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Shoplifting Defense Attorneys in Phoenix

You Could Be Facing Serious Charges & Harsh Penalties

Though it is often thought of as a “lesser” theft crime, shoplifting (or petty theft) is a serious criminal offense in Arizona, one that comes with potentially harsh penalties that may affect both your present situation and your future. In Arizona, an individual can be charged with shoplifting for taking an item from a store or business without paying, hiding merchandise so that a seller loses profit, or paying below the actual purchase price of an item (by removing price tags, changing price tags, etc.).

If you, your child, or someone you care about has been arrested for shoplifting, contact the Phoenix shoplifting defense attorneys at MayesTelles PLLC. We can help you evaluate your legal options and work to ensure your rights are protected.

Contact us online or call (602) 428-7104 24/7 to request a consultation.

Understanding Shoplifting Charges in Arizona

Shoplifting can occur in any store, retail business, or establishment in which merchandise is displayed for sale.

According to state law, shoplifting involves any of the following offenses:

Stealing merchandise
Removing an item for sale or on display without paying for it
Intentionally altering or removing a price tag or label in order to pay less than the marked price
Concealing merchandise or intentionally moving items for the purpose of concealment
Paying for merchandise with a false account or with an account that belongs to another person without his or her knowledge, consent, or authorization

The penalties for shoplifting in Arizona can be severe, depending on the value of the merchandise in question. For example, shoplifting goods valued at less than $1,000 can result in class 1 misdemeanor charges, whereas shoplifting merchandise valued at over $2,000 can result in class 5 felony charges. Additionally, if you are accused of shoplifting a firearm, you face class 6 felony charges, and if you are charged with shoplifting goods for the purpose of aiding in criminal activity, you will be looking at class 5 felony charges. If you have been convicted of shoplifting before, a subsequent arrest for shoplifting could lead to more severe charges.

In any case, you face possible jail time, steep fines, and other penalties with a conviction. It’s important that you discuss your charges with an experienced shoplifting defense lawyer in Phoenix as soon as possible.

How Our Firm Can Help

If you or someone you love is facing shoplifting charges, you still have rights. One of these is the right to qualified legal counsel and representation. Though the charges may not initially seem serious, your reputation, freedom, and future are all on the line.

At MayesTelles PLLC, we can help you build a case aimed at protecting your rights and reducing the charges. In many cases, we have been successful in having our clients’ charges dropped altogether. In addition to defending those accused of shoplifting, our attorneys also assist clients with expungement (set aside) cases.

Request a confidential consultation with an attorney at our firm; call (602) 428-7104.

Theft Crimes Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Theft Crimes Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Theft Crimes Client Faced Felony Burglary Charge
Our client was charged with class 3 felony burglary. We were able to get this charge completely dismissed.
Theft Crimes Trafficking in Stolen Property (Felony 3)
Our client was charged with Trafficking in Stolen Property, a Felony 3. We were able to get the charge reduced to a Felony 6 offense.
Theft Crimes Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
Theft Crimes Felony 3 Theft Offense
Our client was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation, a Felony 3 in Arizona. MayesTelles was able to achieve a case dismissal.
Theft Crimes Client Charged with Felony Theft
Our client was facing a fourth degree felony theft charge, but we were able to achieve a case dismissal.
Theft Crimes Case Dismissed
MayesTelles client, M.L., was charged with felony theft and fraud schemes and faced mandatory prison if convicted. Attorney David Lish was able to get the case dismissed with prejudice before trial.
Theft Crimes Client Charged With Theft
Our client, A.G., was charged with Class 1 Misdemeanor Theft. We were able to get the client's case dismissed. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
Theft Crimes Class 3 Felony Theft Charge
Location: Maricopa County Superior Court Our client, G.M., was charged with class 3 felony theft. We were able to get this charge reduced to a misdemeanor.

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