The Mall of America treats shoplifters harshly, often demanding that the police charge persons accused of shoplifting with theft, requiring the person stay out of the Mall altogether and many stores demand the person pay a civil penalty and that is before the person even goes to court! I am on your side. If you were arrested or cited for shoplifting and need to keep this offense of your criminal record call Martin Azarian at 612-343-9000 today.
Shoplifting is a serious offense. The consequences of a shoplifting conviction can be severe. Employers, landlords, colleges and Universities perform background checks. A theft conviction or record can be devastating. Often times persons who plead guilty to shoplifting face consequence such loss of professional license, employment certification, loss of good reputation and face the possibility of a permanent criminal conviction.
Shoplifting any item under $500.00 is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine. Any amount over $500.00 but under $1,000.00 is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $3,000.00 fine. Any amount over $1,000.00 is a felony punishable by at least a year and a day in prison.
If you want to explore the possibility of having your Mall of America theft charge dismissed or reduced, avoid a permanent criminal conviction then call Martin Azarian immediately at 612-343-9000 or 952-975-0663.
Martin Azarian is an experience criminal defense attorney with over twenty years of courtroom experience. He does everything he can to help get his client’s shoplifting cases dismissed!
Call Martin Azarian at 612-343-9000 today.