Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Wrong charge for shoplifting

In 1989 I stupidly shoplifted 2 Nintendo games. I was never arrested. I was given a citation and went to the jail for the booking process and was given a court date. I went to court and plead guilty to shoplifting. I paid my fine and court costs and I met the requirements set forth by the judge. A few years later I went to buy a gun and was denied because I had an outstanding ''petit larceny'' charge. I was never charged with petit larceny. How can I get this straight?


Asked on 3/15/06, 11:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kerry Haymaker Haymaker & Heroux, P.C.

Re: Wrong charge for shoplifting

The question is whether this is the old charge and it is pending, or whether this is just a conviction on your record. If it is on your record there is nothing that can be done. If it is pending, you need a lawyer to deal with it. Contact me via e-mail.

Kerry Haymaker

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Answered on 3/15/06, 11:24 pm


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