New York Shoplifting Defense Lawyer
There are countless explanations for shoplifting behavior or shoplifting apprehensions, such as the following:
- Overzealous security guards who misinterpret observations and presume shoplifting where none was intended (such as when a shopper carelessly puts an unpaid-for item in a coat pocket in a store, or unknowingly leaves the store with unpaid merchandise on the bottom of a shopping cart)
- Psychological disorder on the part of the shoplifter, such as kleptomania or psychotic episodes
- Boredom, immaturity or poor judgment
- Conspiracy or coercion by a friend or accomplice
A criminal conviction for theft of retail merchandise may be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the stolen items. If you or your minor son or daughter has been accused by store security or arrested by police on suspicion of shoplifting, you are urged to seek knowledgeable legal counsel as soon as possible.
Shoplifting Defense · Statewide in New York
An experienced New York shoplifting defense lawyer, Mark J. Sacco, Esq., is prepared to provide the caliber of counsel and representation that you seek. We assist clients in throughout New York State through vigorous, aggressive criminal defense strategies in defense of people charged with serious crimes such as manslaughter.
Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney in New York
Do all that you can to prevent or mitigate the negative consequences that a shoplifting conviction can bring: a criminal record, fines and penalties, possible jail time and difficulties in the future in your personal and professional life. Talk to Mark Sacco about the facts and circumstances of your case and explore strategies for your defense.
If you have been charged with any type of theft, such as shoplifting, schedule a consultation at our law office. Call us at 518-380-6005 or contact us online.