Retail Theft Shoplifting Defense Fairfield, CT
Facing Shoplifting Charges? Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorneys Ready to Help
Connecticut Criminal Defense Law Firm Focuses on Retail Theft Charges
In Connecticut, retail theft and shoplifting is a form of larceny, the taking of another person's property or goods without their consent. Larceny can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the retail value of the property involved.
Generally, misdemeanor larceny is theft involving a retail value up to $1,000 and felony larceny is theft involving a retail value above $1,000. As the financial loss increases, so do the fines and potential jail times for convicted offenders.
Shoplifting in Connecticut
Store security guards are usually the individuals who observe suspects attempting to steal items from a retail store. These guards, who are typically not police officers, will approach and confront a suspect, and if they believe that a crime has been committed, will attempt to detain the individual until law enforcement arrives on the scene.
If the police believe that probable cause exists, they will arrest the suspect, transport them to police headquarters, book and process them, set a bond, and give them a court date. Shoplifting suspects are generally under no obligation to provide any information regarding the accusations to security guards or law enforcement officers, and are entitled to call a Connecticut criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
We'll Give You Options
Regardless of the retail theft or shoplifting charges you may be facing, you should consult with the skilled defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC. We can provide you with options regarding your shoplifting charge and the defense strategies that are available to you. Our firm has been successfully defending Fairfield citizens against shoplifting and retail theft charges since 1993. Contact the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC online or call 203-678-8135 to set up a free initial case evaluation today.
