what is the max i can get from a second shop lifting charge will they give me time i have not been in any trouble before this first offence
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what is the max i can get from a second shop lifting charge will they give me time i have not been in any trouble before this first offence
i was shopping and was with my grand baby and had not stepped but two feet out the door looking for her and a loss prevention man grabbed me by the arm and said come wiht me and charged me wiht shop lifting but in dec 28 of 08 i had picked up a shop lifting charge and while i was in belks i had a bottle of colon with me and they returned it to tj maxes so they are trying to charge me wiht the same crime twice but i have now picked upa seond charge by passing the line over the door they said they had me on vidoe from dec steeling a bottle of colone but they got that back
Asked on May 9, 2009 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You speak of a "second charge" but then say that this is your first offense. I'm a little confused.
Whether or not this is this your second offense, this is a criminal matter and you need to speak with an attorney. A conviction could have all kinds of ramifications for you. From possible jail time and fines down to even getting licenced for certain professions or just filling out a basic job application.
And the charges for a second offense will be worse, if that is in fact the case here. Also, since you were with your grandchild on this latest occassion I'm guessing that you are not a juvenile, so no break there either.
Again, I would strongly urge you to get an attorney to help you sort this all out.
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