Have you been charged with a shoplifting crime? Too often, those accused assume that there isn’t much they can do. They end up pleading guilty and suffering consequences that go far beyond paying fines and serving time. The stigma of a shoplifting conviction can stay with you for life.
It’s harder to prove a shoplifting case than you may think
According to California law, shoplifting means going into a retail establishment during their business hours with the purpose of stealing goods that total less than $950. As you can see from this definition, shoplifting actually refers to the intent to commit theft in a store – you don’t even have to be successful.
And that’s where the good news comes in. It’s actually incredibly difficult for prosecutors to prove intent. That’s why many cases of shoplifting are actually not charged as shoplifting but are instead charged as petty theft cases.
You have found a criminal defense attorney who can help you
Regardless of your charge, whether it’s shoplifting or petty theft, you can count on Law Office of Michael L. Fell to provider the strong, aggressive defense you demand. Attorney Michael L. Fell worked as an Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney for almost two decades. During that time he prosecuted criminal cases and as a result as a deep understanding of how the law works from both sides, and the specific tactics the prosecution is likely to take to secure their conviction.
He’ll begin by taking a close look at the evidence in your case and will look for weak points. He can challenge those weak points, which can help clients avoid being convicted.
Even if you were caught with plenty of evidence there is still help for you
Even if you there’s a lot of evidence against you, we can still help secure the best possible outcome for your criminal shoplifting case. We’ll do this by negotiating with the prosecutor to get the best plea deal possible. Law Office of Michael L. Fell has years of success finding “creative settlements” for clients, which often lead to resolutions that don’t include criminal convictions.
Now is the time to call for your free consultation
Are you ready to learn more about the next step? It’s very important for you to keep in mind that you do have options. Being charged with any crime can be overwhelming and can make you feel as though you’re out of choices. The truth is that we can provide you with a free consultation, during which you’ll learn about the possible defense options.
You need aggressive representation if you’re going to get the best possible outcome. You’ll find that aggressive representation from Law Office of Michael L. Fell. Call us today at (949) 585-9055 to set up your consultation. No matter what your situation is, you deserve to have a competent attorney defend you. Attorney Michael L. Fell is an attorney whose judgment and experience you can trust.