Orlando Criminal Lawyers Representing Area Residents Charged with Shoplifting
The hectic nature of a busy store creates confusion, if not outright forgetfulness. Shopping with children can become chaotic during holiday seasons and when school is about to start. Paying for your items seems routine until you are confronted by store security. An item hidden in a corner or lower part of a shopping cart has led to you being detained and arrested for shoplifting.
At The Umansky Law Firm, we provide aggressive representation for our clients charged with shoplifting. We also assert their rights, starting with their right to remain silent before a mall security guard or police officer.
Former Prosecutors Protecting the Rights of the Wrongfully Accused
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Theft is a crime that goes far beyond the criminal implications. An honest mistake or memory lapse could result in a criminal record, impacting your ability to secure employment. In addition, a shoplifting conviction could lead to driver's license suspension, court fines, probation, theft courses, and even jail time in some instances.
Stores are aggressive in recruitment of equally aggressive security officers. Their goal is to discourage crimes, resulting in those supposedly caught for "shoplifting" becoming examples to others.
As in any theft-related case, we strive to minimize the consequences. First-offender programs offer the chance for charges to be dismissed in pretrial diversion. Completing those conditions can result in the charges being dropped and your record expunged with the help of an attorney. However, a trial before a jury remains and option if that can provide the best outcome.
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To schedule a free initial consultation with an Orlando shoplifting attorney at The Umansky Law Firm, contact us through this website or call (407) 228-3838.
