This The Season For... Shoplifting

The holiday season is upon us. Department stores will stay open later than ever from now until Christmas in an effort to maximize holiday revenue. However, as shopping hours increase, so do thefts.

Theft is a serious offense and if you are charged with it, will reflect on your permanent record. If you are accused of theft the best thing you can do is to keep quiet and retain counsel.

Many department stores pursue shoplifters with overt aggression to teach a lesson to would-be thieves. As a result, something as simple as shoplifting a DVD could have you facing jail time. There is a San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney who is ready to fight for you. If you have been charged with theft we will work tirelessly to come up with a creative solution to either drop the charges or significantly lessen them. It isn't fair that an individual suffering from a lapse of judgement be housed with hardened criminals.

Obviously the best way to avoid the time is to avoid the crime, but sometimes circumstances force us to act outside of our better judgement. In the case of an individual who was laid off from their job during the holidays and was caught shoplifting a teddy bear for his or her daughter to have for Christmas, they shouldn't be subjected to the same treatment a career criminal would face. Each case should be judged individually. There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to such cases. A person's intentions and prior criminal record should also be considered. That is where our knowledge of the law will come in and make sure you (remove) that all of your rights are protected and a fair solution is reached.

Don't wait, contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut if you have been charged with theft.