irritatedinPA
Junior Member
In PA -
Picked up yesterday (not arrested) for shoplifting. Amount was less than 150. Was not caught, was basically stonewalled into admittance. Clerk says return the items and cops wont be called. Cops were definitely called, took my ID, and told me I would receive a summary citation in the mail. Afterwards would need to get finger printed etc. I was free to go.
There is no proof other than her word against mine, and the fact that I complied.
Should I plead guilty, pay the $100 fine and be done, or obtain a lawyer and not plead guilty?
Any experience with this?
Picked up yesterday (not arrested) for shoplifting. Amount was less than 150. Was not caught, was basically stonewalled into admittance. Clerk says return the items and cops wont be called. Cops were definitely called, took my ID, and told me I would receive a summary citation in the mail. Afterwards would need to get finger printed etc. I was free to go.
There is no proof other than her word against mine, and the fact that I complied.
Should I plead guilty, pay the $100 fine and be done, or obtain a lawyer and not plead guilty?
Any experience with this?