The capable criminal defense attorneys with Ohio’s Luftman, Heck & Associates recently assisted a woman when she found herself in a very precarious position after retail theft charges put her criminal record and possibly her freedom in jeopardy. The woman was stopped in a Licking County department store and accused of shoplifting approximately $100 worth of merchandise. If convicted, this first-degree misdemeanor could have resulted in a penalty of six months in jail.
By utilizing our comprehensive experience with shoplifting cases, we began negotiating with the prosecutors in hopes of finding an alternative to a conviction and jail time. He alleviated his client’s concerns by successfully enrolling her into a theft diversion program for first-time offenders. Upon its completion, the client was relieved to know she could pursue an expungement, allowing her to move past this unnerving event.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.
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