{"id":1033,"date":"2023-05-16T16:47:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/?page_id=1033"},"modified":"2025-08-04T19:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:34:39","slug":"shoplifting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/shoplifting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurto"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1033\" class=\"elementor elementor-1033\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-927e1e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"927e1e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c940d8a\" data-id=\"c940d8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f05e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2f05e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Experienced Shoplifting Attorney in Northwest Louisiana<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e14ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e14ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A shoplifting charge can change the course of your life forever. While it may seem minor, it can remain on your criminal record and keep you from living your life to its full potential. The criminal charge will remain on your record until you have it expunged, regardless of the outcome of your case.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab39f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab39f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1036\" alt=\"Shreveport Shoplifting Defense Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Attorney-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b7046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89b7046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s important to take your shoplifting charge seriously by hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney. For over 25 years, Michael J. Vergis and his legal team have represented their Shreveport-Bossier neighbors against theft charges, personal injury claims, and more. Our law firm understands the consequences of a stolen item charge and how it can affect you for the rest of your life. We will aggressively advocate for you and make sure you obtain the best outcome from your case. Or, if you&#8217;ve already been convicted, served prison time, and\/or paid fines, our law firm will help you expunge a misdemeanor or felony charge from your record to have a fresh start.<\/p><p>To review your shoplifting case with one of our experienced Shreveport\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/\">Bossier City criminal defense attorneys<\/a> today, call our law firm at <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a>. You can also fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">online contact form<\/a> to schedule a free consultation.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dca360 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5dca360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SCHEDULE A <b>FREE CONSULTATION<\/b> TODAY!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bebff93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bebff93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Louisiana Shoplifting Laws<\/h2><p>Shoplifting laws in Louisiana fall under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/Legis\/Law.aspx?d=78605#:~:text=(1)%20Whoever%20commits%20the%20crime,fifty%20thousand%20dollars%2C%20or%20both.\">Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67<\/a>. Under RS 14:67, theft is considered &#8220;the misappropriation or taking or anything of value which belongs to another, either without the consent of the other\u2026or through fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. The intent to deprive the other permanently (of the stolen property) is essential.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p><p>Shoplifting is classified as a misdemeanor if the alleged value is under $1,000. To be charged with a felony, the amount of the item must exceed $1,000. If a person is caught shoplifting items such as firearms or explosives, the shoplifting charges are automatically considered a felony charge regardless of whether the item&#8217;s value is under $1,000.\u00a0<\/p><p>In addition to facing penalties for shoplifting, whether the charge was a misdemeanor or felony, the merchant of where the property was stolen from can sue the shoplifter in civil court.\u00a0<\/p><h2>What are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Louisiana?<\/h2><p>The penalties for shoplifting will vary depending on the degree of the theft offense. Below, we&#8217;ll compare misdemeanor and felony shoplifting charges in Louisiana.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/bossier-city-misdemeanor-attorney\/\"><b>Misdemeanor<\/b><\/a>: A misdemeanor is the lesser theft offense in Louisiana. To be a misdemeanor in Louisiana, the property stolen must have a value of $1,000 or less. However, if the accused has two or more prior theft convictions, the misdemeanor will become a felony theft charge. For individuals with a first-time misdemeanor theft charge, the sentence in Louisiana is no more than a $1,000 fine and\/or six months in jail.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/felony-charges-attorney\/\"><b>Felony<\/b><\/a>: To be considered a felony theft, the property must be more than $1,000. For first-time felony offenders, the charges are as follows:<ul><li><b>Property valued between $1,000 and $5,000<\/b>: Up to five years in prison, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/li><li><b>Property worth $5,000 but less than $25,000<\/b>: 10-year maximum prison sentence, $10,000 fine, or both.<\/li><li><b>Property valued at $25,000 or more<\/b>: 20-year maximum prison sentence, a $50,000 fine, or both.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>When theft charges involve violence or the threat of violence or the use or threat of a deadly weapon, the penalties are much more severe.<\/p><p>It doesn&#8217;t matter if this is your first criminal offense; shoplifting is not something to take lightly. It&#8217;s important to contact an experienced theft lawyer to assist with your criminal defense. Contact a Shreveport\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/theft-defense\/\">Bossier City theft attorney<\/a> at our firm today if you&#8217;ve been charged with shoplifting.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d96293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d96293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1035\" alt=\"Shreveport Shoplifting Defense Lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Shreveport-Shoplifting-Defense-Lawyer-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd895b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efd895b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Long Does Shoplifting Stay on Your Record?<\/h2><p>Your shoplifting charge will remain on your criminal record until you get it expunged. Many people may not know that even if your theft case resulted in a dismissal, the charge will remain on your criminal record. While a shoplifting charge may not seem like much, a theft conviction can affect your job, living situation, and other future opportunities, especially those that rely on background checks.\u00a0<\/p><h2>Can Shoplifting Be Expunged?<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;ve been acquitted of your shoplifting charges or the charge was dismissed, you can immediately file an expungement application. However, if you served jail time and\/or paid the fine, you must wait to apply for expungement. If you paid the penalty for shoplifting, you must wait six months to file the expungement application. If you served jail time and\/or paid the fine, you must wait two years to file the expungement application.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>The court must approve your application to expungement your criminal record. This process includes completing the necessary court forms, a background check, and a fee of $550. The $550 does not include attorney fees.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you were caught shoplifting and it resulted in a criminal conviction, it can be very beneficial to seek expungement. 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Whether it&#8217;s a misdemeanor or felony case, an attorney can help you avoid the maximum sentence. In order to have the best possible outcome from your shoplifting charge, it&#8217;s important to hire a criminal defense attorney from the beginning. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/\">Law Office of Michael J. Vergis<\/a> is ready to fight your shoplifting charge and help you avoid prison time.<\/p><h2>Facing Shoplifting Charges in Shreveport\/Bossier City? Call Experienced Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Vergis Today<\/h2><p>Although you may think a shoplifting charge is minor and doesn&#8217;t require the help of an attorney, it can make all the difference in the world. An attorney can help you fight your accusation and avoid the maximum sentence, thus helping you get your life back on track. When you&#8217;re facing a shoplifting conviction, don&#8217;t wait. Contact The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis as soon as you&#8217;re charged with shoplifting. 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