Restitution to Dismiss Shoplifting Charges

A 53-year-old salesman recently found himself in a difficult legal position after a local grocery store tracked some irregularities on his loyalty card. Consequently, he was charged with retail theft for allegedly paying for store brand items, but taking the name brand equivalent. The reported value that the store lost was approximately $3,800 and to avoid the limitations of a theft conviction on his career and his life in general, he contacted Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC and Pittsburgh defense attorney Matthew Ness.

After negotiating with everyone involved, attorney Ness reached an agreement that permitted the theft case to be dismissed in exchange for paying full restitution to the store. Therefore, by paying the store for their losses, the charges were withdrawn and his client could easily move on through an expungement.

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