If you have plans to do some shopping this weekend, make sure you stay legal and avoid being charged with Michigan retail fraud. As stores are packed with shoppers and great deals, these same stores are doubling down on security guards, including many undercover security officials who are meant to blend in with other shoppers, but are actually waiting to nab you for shoplifting.
If you find yourself tempted to make a great deal into a free deal think twice before acting; it's simply NOT worth it. Chances are someone is watching you and you will be detained, arrested, processed and charged with retail fraud. This charge can be a misdemeanor or felony depending upon the value of the items you steal, and you could be sent to jail or prison for multiple years. You will also have a criminal record, which could affect your ability work work due to your retail fraud conviction.
If you're reading this after being charged with retail fraud, it's time to get to work on your case. I take an ultra pro-active approach to all Michigan retail fraud cases, which has resulted in my clients getting better results, and possibly having their case dismissed. If you're facing retail fraud charges in Michigan, give me a call or shoot me an email, and I would be happy to discuss a proposed game plan and how to achieve your goals.
If you find yourself tempted to make a great deal into a free deal think twice before acting; it's simply NOT worth it. Chances are someone is watching you and you will be detained, arrested, processed and charged with retail fraud. This charge can be a misdemeanor or felony depending upon the value of the items you steal, and you could be sent to jail or prison for multiple years. You will also have a criminal record, which could affect your ability work work due to your retail fraud conviction.
If you're reading this after being charged with retail fraud, it's time to get to work on your case. I take an ultra pro-active approach to all Michigan retail fraud cases, which has resulted in my clients getting better results, and possibly having their case dismissed. If you're facing retail fraud charges in Michigan, give me a call or shoot me an email, and I would be happy to discuss a proposed game plan and how to achieve your goals.
