I Defend all Seminole County Shoplifting Cases
I am a former Seminole County prosecutor who defends all Seminole County shoplifting, retail theft and petit theft cases. My mission is to provide the highest quality legal criminal defense to each client. I believe in hard work and doing whatever is necessary to avoid a shoplifting conviction. I examine each shoplifting case to determine if it can be dismissed and removed from your record. If this is a first offense, Seminole County has a misdemeanor shoplifting diversion program that can lead to a complete dismissal. I have defended hundreds of Seminole County shoplifting cases. Once hired, I will:
- Collect and review all written, audio and video evidence;
- Identify all possible defenses;
- Negotiate with your prosecutor for a dismissal or reduced charges;
- Qualify you for a pretrial diversion program, and
- Do whatever is necessary to avoid a criminal conviction.
First Offense Cases in Seminole County, Florida
The vast majority of our clients charged with petit theft are women with no prior criminal record whatsoever. In many of these cases, our client is terrified about the arrest prosecution will have on their future employment opportunities. We are experienced in working with women to defend them against an accusation of any Central Florida shoplifting allegation.
Seminole County Pretrial Diversion
If this is your first criminal offense then pretrial diversion may be an option for you. The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office offers administers a voluntary pretrial diversion program for persons charged with shoplifting. Admission to this program depends primarily on the facts of your case, lack of a prior record and prosecutorial discretion. Program requirements include:
- An anti-theft class;
- Community service;
- A monthly program fee,
- Random drug testing, and
- Not getting rearrested for any criminal charge.
Completion of this pretrial diversion program will result in your shoplifting case dropped by the State Attorney’s Office. Call my office to discuss the full approval process for Seminole County misdemeanor pretrial diversion.
The Civil Demand Letter
The retail store may mail you a civil-demand letter and threaten to sue you for civil damages related to the accusation of theft. If you have received a civil-demand letter, call an experienced shoplifting lawyer to discuss your legal options. Do not pay the civil-demand letter until you have spoken with a criminal defense lawyer who has experience with these letters and the repercussions that follow such payment.
Florida Shoplifting Penalties in Seminole County, Florida
The penalties for shoplifting or retail theft depend on the value of the item(s) in question.
If the value of the item taken was less than $100, then the offense will be charged as a second-degree petit theft, which is punishable by up to sixty (60) days in the county jail and a $500 fine plus court costs.
If the value of the item taken is more than $100, but not more than $750, the offense will be charged as first-degree petit theft, which is punishable by up to 12 months in the county jail and a $1,000 fine.
If the value of the item taken is more than $750, the offense will be charged as felony grand theft, which is punishable by at least five years in state prison and a $5,000 fine.
If the individual has ever been convicted of any two other theft offenses, then the person can be charged with felony petit theft, which is a third-degree felony punishable by five years in Florida State Prison, and a $5,000 fine, plus court costs.
Seminole County Shoplifting Lawyer
My goal is to help you avoid a theft conviction on your permanent criminal record. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your shoplifting case. In addition to keeping normal business hours, my office is open every Saturday. Call 407-740-7275 to speak directly with an experienced Seminole County shoplifting lawyer.
I Defend all Seminole County Shoplifting Cases
I am a former Seminole County prosecutor who defends all Seminole County shoplifting, retail theft and petit theft cases. My mission is to provide the highest quality legal criminal defense to each client. I believe in hard work and doing whatever is necessary to avoid a shoplifting conviction. I examine each shoplifting case to determine if it can be dismissed and removed from your record. If this is a first offense, Seminole County has a misdemeanor shoplifting diversion program that can lead to a complete dismissal. I have defended hundreds of Seminole County shoplifting cases. Once hired, I will:
- Collect and review all written, audio and video evidence;
- Identify all possible defenses;
- Negotiate with your prosecutor for a dismissal or reduced charges;
- Qualify you for a pretrial diversion program, and
- Do whatever is necessary to avoid a criminal conviction.
First Offense Cases in Seminole County, Florida
The vast majority of our clients charged with petit theft are women with no prior criminal record whatsoever. In many of these cases, our client is terrified about the arrest prosecution will have on their future employment opportunities. We are experienced in working with women to defend them against an accusation of any Central Florida shoplifting allegation.
Seminole County Pretrial Diversion
If this is your first criminal offense then pretrial diversion may be an option for you. The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office offers administers a voluntary pretrial diversion program for persons charged with shoplifting. Admission to this program depends primarily on the facts of your case, lack of a prior record and prosecutorial discretion. Program requirements include:
- An anti-theft class;
- Community service;
- A monthly program fee,
- Random drug testing, and
- Not getting rearrested for any criminal charge.
Completion of this pretrial diversion program will result in your shoplifting case dropped by the State Attorney’s Office. Call my office to discuss the full approval process for Seminole County misdemeanor pretrial diversion.
The Civil Demand Letter
The retail store may mail you a civil-demand letter and threaten to sue you for civil damages related to the accusation of theft. If you have received a civil-demand letter, call an experienced shoplifting lawyer to discuss your legal options. Do not pay the civil-demand letter until you have spoken with a criminal defense lawyer who has experience with these letters and the repercussions that follow such payment.
Florida Shoplifting Penalties in Seminole County, Florida
The penalties for shoplifting or retail theft depend on the value of the item(s) in question.
If the value of the item taken was less than $100, then the offense will be charged as a second-degree petit theft, which is punishable by up to sixty (60) days in the county jail and a $500 fine plus court costs.
If the value of the item taken is more than $100, but not more than $750, the offense will be charged as first-degree petit theft, which is punishable by up to 12 months in the county jail and a $1,000 fine.
If the value of the item taken is more than $750, the offense will be charged as felony grand theft, which is punishable by at least five years in state prison and a $5,000 fine.
If the individual has ever been convicted of any two other theft offenses, then the person can be charged with felony petit theft, which is a third-degree felony punishable by five years in Florida State Prison, and a $5,000 fine, plus court costs.
Seminole County Shoplifting Lawyer
My goal is to help you avoid a theft conviction on your permanent criminal record. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your shoplifting case. In addition to keeping normal business hours, my office is open every Saturday. Call 407-740-7275 to speak directly with an experienced Seminole County shoplifting lawyer.
