Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Shoplifting by a seventeen year old

My daugher (who just turned 17) recently was caught shoplifting about $20 of makeup at Target. We go to court next week and I need to know if she needs a lawyer and what kind of sentence she is facing. Can she receive deferred adjudification w/o having a lawyer? Also, should she plead guilty or no contest to the charge.


Asked on 8/19/03, 5:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Lowe Law Offices of Michael C. Lowe

Re: Shoplifting by a seventeen year old

It depends on what county and who the judge and prosecutor are. However, generally she will get deferred probation for a simple shoplifting case. If she has a record, she may not get deferred probation.

The offense she is charged with carries a range of punishment of 0 to 180 days in jail. Its a class B misdemeanor.

Your daughter needs an attorney to handle the case. If she gets a conviction on her record, it will never come off and can affect her future employment status.

If you are looking for an attorney in Texas, please check out my website at www.dallasjustice.com.

Thanks,

ML

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Answered on 8/19/03, 5:15 pm


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