shoplifting – misdemeanor – really much scared – help needed

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its_baskar

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State - IL
I was charged with Retail theft (shoplifting - misdemeanor) few days back(in IL) an have a court hearing soon.. I need advise on few things:

1.The worth of the product is $ 140. I certainly knew that this is a stupid mistake done by me. I paid bond of $100. I am here on L1B Visa. Will it create

any problems?
2.What should I tell in the court?
a.I have to plead guilty to retail Theft and get supervision for around a year and get the case dismissed later. If so, what is the probability of

getting this?
b.I have to plead guilty and pay the fine.

3.Do I have to hire an attorney or I myself can proceed?
4.Will it create any probs while I go for L1B extension stamping in India and in port immigration ini US?

Please advice.
 
its_baskar said:
State - IL
I was charged with Retail theft (shoplifting - misdemeanor) few days back(in IL) an have a court hearing soon.. I need advise on few things:

1.The worth of the product is $ 140. I certainly knew that this is a stupid mistake done by me. I paid bond of $100. I am here on L1B Visa. Will it create

any problems?
2.What should I tell in the court?
a.I have to plead guilty to retail Theft and get supervision for around a year and get the case dismissed later. If so, what is the probability of

getting this?
b.I have to plead guilty and pay the fine.

3.Do I have to hire an attorney or I myself can proceed?
4.Will it create any probs while I go for L1B extension stamping in India and in port immigration ini US?

Please advice.
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Definitely get a good lawyer. Make sure you know all your options and their immigration consequences. You may need to contact a good immgiration lawyer as soon as possible as well to check what all these immigration consequences will be. And better to check on everything before you enter any plea, as a guilty plea may make you become inadmissible. (I don't that for sure - you must consult with a lawyer).
 
Yes. As you said I am consultinig with lawyers... are you sure that guilty plea will make inadmissible???? I am really scared...But i got redhanded and no other go...i have to plead guilty...my lawyer told that paying fine and getting probation for a year or two, will decrease the offense....anyway i am goin to consult with some other lawyers too...
pls advice...
 
Just make sure that your criminal lawyer understands the immigration implications of any actions you take regarding your shoplifting charge. That means you should ask him or her if they've encountered this before (and get the details of their experience) and, if not, insist that they consult with an immigration attorney.
 
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