Not surprisingly, during the holidays there is an increase in crime such as retail theft. More people going out to the stores and malls means more potential acts of shoplifting and other petty crimes. Perhaps the stress of the holiday season adds to it. People feel the need to have items to give to family members, or maybe just for themselves.
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Stores know that this time of year brings an increase in theft, and they hire extra security to watch suspicious customers. Macy’s, Wal Mart, and other large retailers are especially good at catching people.
If you’ve made a bad decision this holiday season and find yourself facing a theft charge, talk to a Memphis shoplifting attorney right away. While embarrassing and stressful, these matters can sometimes be handled rather discreetly and quickly. You need to make sure that it’s done right, though, because a misdemeanor theft charge in Tennessee carries up to 11 months and 29 days’ punishment.
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In the worst case this would be probation for that period of time followed by a dismissal and the chance to have the charge completely and permanently removed from your record. In other cases, though, you could be looking at less punishment.
If you are an immigrant, particularly if you have a visa or permanent residency, you should talk to an immigrant criminal defense attorney in Memphis. Crimes involving immigrants are handled differently than those involving citizens. You do not want to risk losing your legal status in the U.S.
Patrick Stegall is a Memphis shoplifting lawyer who represents people from all walks of life. Holidays can be a stressful time of year, and if you’ve made a bad decision while out shopping you’re going to need professional representation. Call him at (901) 205-9894 or send him an email at pstegall@stegall-law.com.
