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Any type of retail theft or shoplifting is viewed very harshly by Illinois law. In many cases, a shoplifting scenario might have been a complete accident, or at worst an impulsive action that will never happen again. However, in the eyes of the law, such behavior still must receive serious consequences. In order to prevent future offenders, both prosecutors and police officials, as well as the store managers themselves, will seek to enforce the highest form of penalties.
While the desire to stop theft is understandable, the punishments are often given out too quickly, without due consideration of the effect it will have upon the defendant. Such charges and convictions leave a permanent record that will prevent you from getting a job or a house. Therefore, do not hesitate to seek a powerful DuPage County retail theft and shoplifting lawyer from Quintana Law Group, LLC.
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Most people think that theft simply means that a person has taken an item without paying for it. This behavior is certainly included in retail theft but does not compose the entirety of the law’s prohibited actions. While there is one primary rule against retail theft in Illinois, known as 720 ILCS 5/16-25, there are also many specific examples of what would count as stealing from a retail business.
Some of the most common offenses include:
No matter whether you have been charged with the “least” harmful conviction, such as a Class A misdemeanor, or a higher-class felony, you deserve the right to powerful legal representation. The consequences of being convicted of shoplifting or retail theft can be long-lasting, and even permanent. In addition to steep fines, court fees, probation, and even incarceration, you may lose the ability to retain a job or purchase a house.
Too often, prosecutors charge the maximum punishment for a minor act that might have been resolved with a simple repayment. In many other cases, the defendant might be entirely innocent, but is still forced to face a permanent record of shame and suffering. No matter what scenario has occurred to you, it is crucial to get the aid of a dependable Chicago retail theft and shoplifting attorney before it is too late.
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