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My 17 year old daughter was caught for shoplifting at the Natick Mall.   She has never been in trouble with the law before and I was shocked she would try to steal a $20 DVD.  I thought it was handled by the store manager, but Natick police got involved and now she has to appear for a hearing.  She’s only 17 and has her whole life ahead of her.  I’d hate for this poor decision to follow her for the rest of her life. What’s the best way to handle this?

ATTORNEY ANSWER:

I would advise you to hire a criminal attorney familiar with the court system. While shoplifting cases are misdemeanors and it would not be likely to involve any harsh penalty, it would be very important to keep your daughter’s record clean as it may affect her for the rest of her life. 

Natick Criminal Defense Lawyer Stephen G. Morte  provides legal representation in the area of criminal defense to individuals in Natick, Massachusetts and surrounding communities including: Wayland, Wellesley, Needham, Dover, Sherborn, Ashland, Framingham, Marlborough and Marlborough.