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Maryland Shoplifting Laws

Shoplifting in Maryland is a crime associated with severe penalties, such as jail time and fines. Furthermore, shoplifters can also be sued by merchants in civil court to recover monetary damages.

I am William R. Hall, a trial-tested lawyer with national recognition, and I am committed to helping you either get your charges reduced or your case dismissed entirely. As a former prosecutor, I can provide you with insightful defense necessary to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom.

Recently arrested and charged with shoplifting? Gain the high-quality and aggressive defense you need by contacting our firm today!

What is Shoplifting?

Maryland law groups shoplifting under theft crimes. The law criminalizes both the taking of property and the concealing of property in a manner which would deprive the owner of the property’s use or value.

What are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Maryland?

The following are the shoplifting criminal penalties in Maryland:

Charge	Classification	Penalty
Theft of property valued at less than $100	Misdemeanor	Maximum jail sentence of 90 days and a fine of up to $500
Theft of property worth between $100 and $1,000	Misdemeanor	Maximum jail sentence of 18 months and a fine of up to $500
Theft of property valued at $1,000 or less with two or more previous convictions	Misdemeanor	Maximum jail sentence of five years and a fine of up to $5,000
Theft of property worth between $1,000 and $10,000	Felony	Maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000
Theft of property worth between $10,000 and $100,000	Felony	Maximum prison sentence of 15 years and a fine of up to $15,000
Theft of property exceeding $100,000 in value	Felony	Maximum prison sentence of 25 years and a fine of up to $25,000

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With more than 20 years of experience, I understand what it takes to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

As an award-winning Salisbury shoplifting attorney, I can provide the qualified legal advocacy necessary to get you back on the right track.

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