Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

It is certainly possible you will be charged. Nonetheless, it is wise to make no statement to police. You should retain legal counsel, and, without more, it would appear that you have strong defenses. that is particularly true if the store, which undoubtedly has video cameras, does not have you in the store with a purse on tape.

A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. The collateral consequences of a conviction can also be extremely significant and preclude a person from finding employment where background checks are performed.

Often, if you have no prior offenses, a conviction can be avoided with a Stay of Prosecution. A Stay of Prosecution means that the offense is never recorded on your record and stayed for a certain periofd of time to ensure that you do not have another offense.

We can assist you in making sure that your record is not affected.

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