Q: Hello, I have a misdemeanor charge for shoplifting at Walmart. I would like to know about the consequences.
The officer gave me a sheet and set a court date. They didn't handcuff me or take me into custody, but basically told me it was like an arrest. and they let me go home since it was the first time I did it
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A: Citation is just as bad a criminal charge as an arrest warrant. Hire an attorney (not a PD) for that theft of property charge. You need it Diverted with Restitution, Dismissed then Expunged. Otherwise it hurt you for life.
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