Shoplifting
Sussex County Delaware Shoplifting Defense Lawyer
Shoplifting Attorneys In Kent County Delaware
Shoplifting in Delaware is a serious crime that can be committed by anyone. It is commonly a crime committed by juveniles and students but adults can shoplift, or steal, as well. If convicted, the charge can follow you around for many years and effect your ability to gain employment and your academic status among other things. Your employability can be impacted due to the fact that potential employers may view shoplifting as an act of dishonesty despite it typically being a misdemeanor offense. If you, or your child, has been accused of shoplifting in the state of Delaware you should speak with a Dover Delaware Criminal Lawyer at once.
Contact Delaware Shoplifting Defense Attorney Ronald D. Phillips. He has 2 offices in Delaware to serve you. His Dover, Delaware office can be reached at 302 697 2499. In Sussex County, Delaware area please dial 302 856 9860. You can also reach Rehoboth Beach Delaware Juvenile Crime Defense Attorney Ronald D. Phillips via email here.
Delaware Shoplifting Laws
More often than not shoplifting is charged as a misdemeanor in Delaware as items stole from a store or retain establishment are normally small dollar items. If the items taken were over $1,500.00 in value shoplifting can be deemed a felony and you may face jail time. As with many crimes, if you have a prior record the penalties may be even more severe.
Shoplifting laws in Delaware also allow for the merchant to take civil action in a shoplifting case. The amount of the suit can be for the value of the items stolen or $150.00, whichever is greater.
Shoplifting Defense In Delaware
Many times in a shoplifting case you are caught committing the crime on video or via surveillance camera. That does not mean that you should automatically plead guilty or face the charge alone. A skilled Delaware Criminal Lawyer will devise a defense strategy in an attempt to lessen the charges or work out a favorable plea with the prosecution. As your attorney Mr. Phillips will get to know you as well as the details of your case. He will convey to the prosecution that you are a good person and may have just committed a one time mistake.
Also, many times shoplifting charges may be coupled with other charges such as being caught in possession of drugs or alcohol. If that is the case Mr. Phillips will attempt to leverage those additional charges in an effort to obtain you the most favorable outcome possible.
Call A Sussex County Delaware Shoplifting Lawyer For A Free Consultation
Call Georgetown Delaware Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald D. Phillips at 302 697 2499 or 302 856 9860. You can also email Dover Delaware Juvenile Defense Attorney Ronald D. Phillips here. He has an in depth knowledge of Delaware Shoplifting laws as well as how the court system works. Let him put his experience to work for you.
Mr. Phillips handles all juvenile defense and criminal cases in Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County, Delaware including: Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Harrington, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Laurel, Delmar and Seaford.