Melbourne, Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers
Retail Theft or Petty Theft, Shoplifting, and Resisting Recovery of Merchandise
Retail theft or shoplifting can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, if the theft alleged is over $300.00.
If you are charged with any retail theft or petty theft,
DO NOT appear at the arraignment and plead guilty. There is a special stigma attached to these types of cases which will hound you for the rest of your life. And, if you later become a witness in another litigation, you may be asked if you were ever convicted of a felony. What people often do not know is that the second part of that question is usually: "... a felony OR any crime involving dishonesty or false statement?" (This includes misdemeanors.)
Call our experienced defense attorneys today.
Retaining legal counsel in a criminal case could be the
best investment you'll ever make, and it doesn't have to be overly expensive. Call Morgan and Barbary's experienced criminal defense lawyers located in Melbourne, Florida for a FREE telephone consultation: 321-951-3400. Don't face criminal charges alone. Review our
Arrest Tips and our answers to other
Frequently Asked Questions.
In most cases, we can protect your record, and if this is your first criminal accusation, when the case is closed you should be able to get your record either
sealed or expunged.
For the sake of your future,
please consult with a defense attorney before you make a bad legal decision which is often irreversible. A consultation with a criminal defense attorney should never cost you money — ours are free and you will receive good legal advice which may positively affect you for a lifetime.
For more information on the applicable law, refer to
Florida Statutes §812.015 — Retail and farm theft; transit fare evasion; mandatory fine; alternative punishment; detention and arrest; exemption from liability for false arrest; resisting arrest; penalties.
Contact the Melbourne, Florida law office of Morgan & Barbary in Brevard County at 321-951-3400 or via our
online contact form for caring and capable legal representation. Major credit cards are accepted as payment for attorney fees or legal services and payment plans are available.
The law firm of Morgan & Barbary in Melbourne, Florida serves clients in Brevard County, including Palm Bay, Rockledge, Titusville, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port St. John, Viera and surrounding communities. We represent many students attending Florida Institute of Technology, personnel stationed at Patrick Air Force base, and NASA workers from Kennedy Space Center.