Theft Charge Dismissed for Falsely Accused Employee
We recently helped a 20-year old retail worker when she was accused of stealing by her employer. Apparently, she was under investigation for undercharging customers and when confronted about it, her employer claimed she confessed. After she was charged with…
Read ArticleReduced Penalties for Shoplifting Caught on Camera
When a man was seen on camera leaving a store with merchandise, there didn’t seem to be a lot of hope when he was charged with retail theft. Despite the video evidence, Criminal defense lawyer Hessler effectively dealt with the…
Read ArticleDrug Treatment & Probation for VOP
We recently helped a previous client after a probation violation almost sent him to jail. The 26-year-old was arrested for shoplifting and charged with a felony because of his record in addition to a VOP. He knew he would need…
Read ArticleDiversion for Retiree Charged with Shoplifting
A 67-year-old was recently charged with shoplifting. Apparently the store’s Loss Prevention Officer witnessed the act and recorded it on video. The client was exposed to a theft conviction, possible time in custody, and significant fines. Defense attorney Sean Hessler…
Read ArticleShoplifting Resolved with Small Fine
Not long ago, we helped, we helped a 20-year-old woman charged with shoplifting. Apparently, there was a video of the incident and the young woman confessed to the Loss Prevention Officer who stopped her so she reached out to a…
Read ArticleFelony Theft Charge Ends with Dismissal
A 19-year-old student was charged with Level six felony theft after allegedly breaking into a car and stealing. This exposed him to up to two and a half years in prison. Fortunately, Indianapolis theft attorney Sean Hessler discovered that he…
Read ArticleLevel 6 Felony Theft Charge Results in Misdemeanor
Not long ago, a 34-year-old customer service representative was charged with a Level 6 felony for theft. She allegedly altered a money order that came into work and deposited it into her account. There was sufficient video evidence, and she…
Read ArticleMultiple Felonies and 56 Years in Prison Drastically Reduced
Just recently, a 27-year-old restaurant worker needed the help of an Indianapolis criminal lawyer after being charged with a Level 5 felony for corrupt business influence, a Level 5 felony theft, and six counts of forgery. The man was allegedly involved…
Read ArticleNew Mother Sees Theft Charges Dropped and Case Dismissed
Recently, a 24-year-old homemaker/new mother found herself facing shoplifting charges after being caught on video slipping unscanned items into her shopping bags at a large retail and grocery store. She admitted to her actions, and did so again when police…
Read ArticleIndiana Retiree Caught Shoplifting Pleads Charge Down to Misdemeanor Theft
Recently, a 67-year-old retiree with a prior conviction for shoplifting was caught committing the same offense a second time. Because of her prior, the new charge was enhanced to a level six felony, for which she could go to prison…
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