Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

shoplifting

i'm 19 years old and I stole an item totaling $15 at american apparel in new york. i was arrested, and given a desk appearance ticket. What is going to happen to me now? How much will my fine be? how long will this criminal offense be on my record? do i need to go to jail...? this is my first criminal offense.


Asked on 8/15/08, 2:04 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sergey Mikhlin Law Office of Sergey Mikhlin

Re: shoplifting

To give you a short answer: you will not go to jail. However, in all likelihood, you have been charged with a misdemeanor petit larceny (PL 155.25) which carries a maximum of 1 year in jail. Therefore, you do need an attorney to represent you in court to make sure that your otherwise untarnished criminal record remains such. Feel free to contact my office for a more detailed consultation.

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Answered on 8/15/08, 2:39 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: shoplifting

A good criminal defense attorney will be able to help you avoid jail and in most circumstances negotiate a plea bargain which will not give you a criminal record. To discuss this further please call my office @7188340087 for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 8/15/08, 4:30 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: shoplifting

You need to get that shoplifting changed to a different offense which is not theft because shoplifting will prevent you from getting a lot of jobs.

Being vaguely disorderly is a better offense to have a record for.

Gary Moore

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Answered on 8/15/08, 5:21 pm


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