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Allentown Shoplifting Attorney

Allentown Shoplifting Defense Attorneys Fighting Retail Theft Charges and Protecting Your Record

Shoplifting: while it may seem like no big deal at the time, the fact is, shoplifting is a very serious crime, and one that is mercilessly prosecuted in Pennsylvania. So what should you do if you are charged with retail theft? Your best move is to exercise your right to remain silent, and immediately contact the experienced, aggressive Allentown shoplifting attorneys at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin. When you put your future in our hands, we will work tirelessly on your behalf. From there, you simply need to cooperate with your legal team and trust us to secure the best possible outcomes under Pennsylvania law.

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What Constitutes Retail Theft?

Naturally, walking out of the store without paying for an item is considered shoplifting. But plenty of other scenarios constitute retail theft, as well. For example, when someone substitutes the price tag of a lesser priced item on a more expensive one, the retailer is being cheated out of the fair value of the article. That is retail theft. Indicating that something is included in the clearance merchandise when that is not the case is another way to cheat retailers. This, too, is retail theft.

Legal Penalties Associated with Shoplifting

In addition to the damage to your reputation and good standing in the community, there are serious consequences for shoplifting in Pennsylvania. The penalties vary depending on your record, the value of the merchandise taken, and, of course, the quality of your legal representation. The scope of fines and incarceration are all quite daunting:

Criminal History	Value of Stolen Merchandise	Range of Fines	Range of Incarceration
No criminal history	Under $150	$0-$300	0-90 days
1 prior conviction	Under $150	$0-$5,000	0-730 days
1 prior conviction	$150 or more	$0-$15,000	Up to 7 years
2 prior convictions	Any amount	$0-$15,000	Up to 7 years
No criminal history	Taking a firearm or items exceeding $1,000 in value	$0-$15,000	Up to 7 years

Providing a Comprehensive Defense

At van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, we will carefully examine every aspect of your alleged shoplifting scenario in order to construct the strongest defense possible. We may address your character, the return of the stolen property, your state of mind at the time of the purported crime, and other factors that relevant factors. Regardless of the circumstances, rest assured that your legal team will work relentlessly to ensure you a positive outcome. To discuss your situation, call our Allentown office to schedule a no cost, confidential consultation today.

The Person Who Sees The Whole Picture Meet Michael T. van der Veen

From local business owners, to the President of the United States, we fight for everyone's best interest. As founder of the firm, Michael T. van der Veen effortlessly combines accessibility, experience, negotiation, collaboration, and compassion to achieve results. He is the rare trial attorney who excels in both civil litigation and criminal defense. Known for his unwavering commitment to serving as the voice of the victim and advocate for the accused, he has established his reputation by winning multimillion-dollar jury verdicts in State and Federal Courts, as well as winning major criminal trials across the country.

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