Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I have court on Monday for shoplifting I was with my friend who was stealing

Question: I have court on Monday for shoplifting I was with my friend who was stealing and I did not know she was but they charged me because I was with her and say that I picked items out and I did because she was purchasing them also I did not know she was stealing and I dont know what to do?

Answer: Your choice is simple: (1) hire an attorney to defend you; or (2) try and argue to the judge that you did not know anything, have the judge not believe you, and then plead to a shoplifting that will remain on your criminal record forever. Good luck.

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Burglary Attorney in Lawrenceville
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