An arrest for theft (shoplifting) is not only embarrassing but serious. A conviction can result in fines, jail, a criminal record, loss of employment, and can even affect immigration. It is important to contact a Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer immediately.

Have you been charged with theft, shoplifting, burglary, and or robbery in Minnesota?

A suspected shoplifter is usually contacted and detained by store security after being observed taking merchandise from the merchant without paying for it. A commonly asked question by those accused of the offense is what are the potential consequences and how are they going to be treated by the criminal justice system and the Court? The answer depends on what steps are taken by the accused shoplifter immediately after the event.

If you get proactive and seek the assistance of a local lawyer, the outcome can, and often will be very different than for those who do nothing and bury their head in the sand hoping it will all go away. You need a lawyer that will work towards obtaining a disposition that, in many cases, does not result in a criminal conviction that will haunt an individual for the rest of their lives.

Don’t Let the State Steal Your Innocence

Unfortunately, many people try to save the money they’d spend on a lawyer and go to Court and plead no contest for probation. The long term consequences of this decision far outweigh any money saved. More and more, employers are doing exhaustive criminal records checks on prospective employees. Most consider a shoplifting conviction to be a serious act of dishonesty, which then justifies the denial of employment. Criminal defense attorneys know the local customs and practices of the Court, and will aggressively defend your rights.

For more information on how MN defines Theft crimes, refer to MN Statutes Criminal Code section 609.

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