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Florida SHOPLIFTING
Petty Theft · Grand Theft
Law · Penalties · Charges

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

Shoplifting is a theft crime defined as the taking of property from a store or business.  For a crime to be considered shoplifting, it must include the intentional theft of property and concealment of that property which is known to be for sale at a store or business.  The thief must also have the intention of leaving the business or store without paying for the merchandise, thus benefiting from the act.  As with many other crimes, intent must be present when dealing with a shoplifting charge.  The major question is whether the individual intended to steal the property, and whether they intended to conceal the property. 

In cases where intent is evident, the actual act of shoplifting may not even need to occur for an individual to be charged with the offense.  In these cases, the intent to shoplift is evidenced by acts while in the business or store.  Acts that show intent to steal include manipulating goods, hiding goods from the view of tellers or other store employees, and hiding goods from the view of store cameras.

Shoplifting is a misdemeanor offense.  If excessive amounts of money or goods are stolen, the offense changes from shoplifting to grand theft. 

 

If in fact you are charged with Shoplifting, Petty Theft, or Grand Theft, you must talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The attorneys at Orlando Criminal defense lawyer can properly evaluate and analyze your Shoplifting case. Petty Theft and Grand Theft charges require the legal expertise and negotiating abilities of a unmatched criminal defense attorney. In the event there is a conviction, an experienced attorney is your best chance to take advantage of prison alternatives such as counseling and probation. Our Shoplifting attorneys will discuss your rights and possible defenses in order to have your Petty Theft or Grand Theft charges reduced or thrown out of court (dismissed). Contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION - in both English and Spanish.

The Law Office of The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. defends individuals who have been accused of Shoplifting (including Petty Theft and Grand Theft) in the Orlando area. We also service clients in Santa Barbara, Tampa, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Orange, and San Diego counties.

If in fact you have been arrested or under investigation for Shoplifting in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Shoplifting criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, Our Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyers are well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Shoplifting in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. A good lawyer is an aggressive Orlando Shoplifting criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Shoplifting case up to and including trial.