Practice Areas
Shoplifting
Although shoplifting is not a specified crime under Tennessee law, it is a recognized generic term for theft of merchandize under $500.00. Shoplifting is a class A misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,500.00 and a jail term not to exceed 11 months and 29 days. Most people think that a misdemeanor conviction is no big deal. Beware shoplifting is a crime of dishonesty and many employers will not hire an individual with a permanent conviction on their record. I have defended many shoplifting cases over the past 14 years without the arrest resulting in a permanent conviction.