Phoenix Shoplifting Defense Lawyers
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Have You Been Charged With Shoplifting in Arizona?

The charge of shoplifting can be filed as a class five (5) felony, class six (6) felony, or class one (1) misdemeanor. A person commits shoplifting if, while in an establishment in which merchandise is displayed for sale, the person knowingly obtains such goods of another with the intent to deprive that person of such goods by:

• Removing any of the goods from the immediate display or from any other place within the establishment without paying the purchase price; or
• Charging the purchase price of the goods to a fictitious person or any person without that person's authority; or
• Paying less than the purchase price of the goods by some trick or artifice such as altering, removing, substituting or otherwise disfiguring any label, price tag or marking; or
• Transferring the goods from one container to another; or
• Concealment.

What Sentencing Could I Be Facing?

The classification of filing is based on the value of the stolen property. If the item stolen is a firearm, the charge will be field as a class six (6) felony. The jail term for this charge is .5 year to 1.5 years with probation eligibility for a first offense, 1 year to 2.25 years with one historical prior and 3 years to 4.5 years with two historical priors.

If the value of the stolen item(s) is more than $2,500.00 the charge will be filed as a class five (5) felony. The jail term for this charge is .75 year to 2 years with probation eligibility for a first offense, 1.5 years to 3 years with one historical prior and 4 years to 6 years with two historical priors.

If the value of the stolen item(s) is more than $1,000.00 but less than $2,000.00 the charge will be filed as a class six (6) felony. The jail term for this charge is .5 year to 1.5 years with probation eligibility for a first offense, 1 year to 2.25 years with one historical prior and 3 years to 4.5 years with two historical priors.

If the value of the stolen item(s) is less than $1,000.00 the charge will be filed as a class one (1) misdemeanor. You could face up to six (6) months jail, and up to $2, 500 in fines with an 80% surcharge.

There are several defenses that can be used on this charge such as, Miranda Rights violation, denial of right to counsel and more. Alex Lane will look into your case to determine the State’s weaknesses and your strengths.

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We have experience in representing clients who are facing criminal allegations; we know how to investigate such matters and anticipate what the State will use against you. The Law Offices of Alex Lane also has the availability to consult with several forensic experts to build a strong defense.