Orange County Shoplifting Attorney

Defense for Retail Theft / Shoplifting Charges

Have you been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in the Orange County area? It is important to talk to an Orange County criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Although a first shoplifting offense is typically a misdemeanor and no jail sentence may be imposed, multiple offenses or retail theft involve property of a significant value may result in felony charges. Having the criminal defense counsel you need in this situation may mean the difference between imprisonment and freedom.

As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, Virginia L. Landry has the knowledge and resources to properly handle your case. Before you accept a plea bargain or consider trying to qualify for a Public Defender, contact our law offices. Your initial consultation is free and confidential. We will take the time to talk to you about your particular shoplifting charges, the circumstances of your arrest, and how we can help you. You may be surprised to find that we may be able to have your charges dropped or may be able to secure a not guilty verdict, even in what seemed like an "open and shut" case at first glance.

What is shoplifting?

Shoplifting is a crime that is related to taking goods or property from a retail establishment that has these goods for sale. When the property is valued at $50 to $400, shoplifting will be classified as petty theft. It is a misdemeanor punishable by a county jail sentence of up to 6 months. If the value of property is more than $400, however, you may find yourself facing felony charges and up to 16 months in state prison.

Protect your freedom and future. Contact an Orange County shoplifting defense lawyer at our law offices for a confidential consultation regarding your charges, and find out what we can do to help you in this difficult situation.