Shoplifting

Theft Crimes Lawyer Serving Hartford Residents

Did you know if you are convicted of shoplifting, your future can be negatively hindered? Things such as employment opportunities, professional licenses, loan applications, and housing applications can be denied due to a shoplifting charge on your record. While shoplifting may not seem like a major crime, it considered a form of larceny and is harshly punished in the State of Connecticut. At Carlson & Dumeer, LLC, our Hartford theft crime attorneys are aware of the negative consequences you are facing if you are charged with shoplifting, which is why we can go above and beyond to ensure your charges are either minimized or dropped. We are compassionate when dealing with you and your situation, but are aggressive in court, when necessary, as it is our goal to protect your rights.

Further Information Regarding Shoplifting

Depending on the value of the item or items you shoplifted from a store, you may be facing harsh penalties and charges. Shoplifting can be considered petty or grand theft and if an item you stole is valued at more than $400, you may be facing misdemeanor or felony charges. This can result in up to one year in prison and incredibly high fines.

Shoplifting is considered to be any of the following:

• Stealing items from a store
• Switching labels on items to obtain a better price
• Taking something from a store without paying for it

Merchants of stolen items can sue you in a civil court to recover the value of the items you stole, as well as monetary damages.

You could be sued by the owner of the stolen merchandise for any of the following:

• Attorney fees
• The retail value of the merchandise that was damaged
• Punitive damages up to $300
• Cost of the lawsuit

Do not handle your shoplifting charges alone—hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Hartford to ensure your rights are protected at all times.