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Is shoplifting a felony or a misdemeanor? Shoplifting in and of itself is a crime of theft, and theft can be charged as a felony depending on if you have prior convictions.
If this is your first shoplifting charge – let’s say you went to Walmart and you took about $35 worth of makeup – it’s gonna be a Class E misdemeanor. But if this is your third time around and you’ve got a problem with shoplifting – there’s something going on in your life; maybe there’s an emotional problem – whatever it might be that’s driving you to continue with this type of behavior and you have two prior convictions for shoplifting, you’re now facing a felony. It doesn’t matter if you lifted a $5 Christmas card. If it’s your third offense, you’re facing five years in prison. It’s always best to nip this in the bud and not get a first time conviction.
There is a big difference between a first offense and a third offense, because that’s the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony.
If you are facing criminal charges in Maine, the attorneys at The Maine Criminal Defense Group are here to help. Call our office to speak with
one of our team members, who will discuss your case with you and set up a consultation with one of our attorneys
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