What to do ifI got caught shoplifting $25 worth of merchandise and my girlfriend who was with me also got a citation but she did not know I was going to steal?
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What to do ifI got caught shoplifting $25 worth of merchandise and my girlfriend who was with me also got a citation but she did not know I was going to steal?
Asked on November 14, 2011 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If both you and your girlfriend were cited for shoplifting where you were the one who atually did the offense and she did not know that you were going to do the criminal act, she was cited for being an accessory to the offense even though she did not do the wrongful act nor intended to.
She was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Given the fact that you both can be fined or even jailed for your offense if convicted, I recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney.
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