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An Arrest Is NOT A Conviction

Shoplifting, also referred to as Larceny, is classified as a form of theft – typically from a commercial retailer.

Shoplifting can be vigorously prosecuted in Missouri and Kansas. Depending upon the value of merchandise taken, a shoplifting offense can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

Judges and prosecutors often have little patience with shoplifting or theft-related offenses. This can be an even bigger problem if you have been charged with the same or a similar offense in the past.

Penalties can include mandatory jail time, fines, probation and payment of restitution. You can also be barred from entering certain businesses and ordered to perform community service.

The good news is that there are ways of resolving shoplifting and other theft-related charges in ways which do not result in jail time or convictions. At Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., we have represented many clients charged with all forms of shoplifting. We use our experience to fight hard for our client’s rights and for a good outcome of their case.

We thoroughly examine all police and arrest reports as well as any other evidence and negotiate directly with prosecutors for reduced charges, dismissals, and alternative resolutions such as Suspended Sentences or Diversions.

If you have been charged with shoplifting, theft or other similar offense, you owe it to yourself to seek knowledgeable and experienced legal representation. Contact Bukaty Law Offices, P.A., today for your FREE, Confidential Consultation or get your FREE Quote Now