shoplifting with co-defendant /conspiracy charge
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shoplifting with co-defendant /conspiracy charge
how much time can u get for sholifting and conspiracy when its your first offense
Asked on April 27, 2009 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The fact that this is your first offense is in your favor. However, it would help to know what was taken and where it was taken from. For instance, was it something like a package of razor blades from a grocery store or was it more like a gold watch from a jewelry store? Generally for something inexpensive a business might be satisfied with a fine and a promise to never enter the premises again. However the more valuable the item the more inclined they will probably be to pursue the case to the fullest extent of the law. Also, what happens depends on the specific DA's office and just how agressively they prosecute these matters.
Additionally, you mentioned that there is a co-defendant and conspiracy charge. This will raise the stakes. Any argument of an impulsive act goes out the window.
Again without knowing the specifics of your case or the actual jurisdiction is hard to give a more definitive answer. You should seek legal advice. Try AttorneyPages.com for help in your area.
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