QLD Caught shoplifting, charged with stealing offence

[svgino]

Hello, I am a 23 year old male who has recently been caught shoplifting stupidly from a big chain in Queensland.

The amount was around $250 and I was charged with Stealing, now I've done some research and mainly found that the MAXIMUM penalty is 5 years imprisonment which is a bit daunting.

This is my first and last offence, and hopefully that helps me out here.

Basically I'm looking to see if it's worth getting a lawyer or legal aid or not? I have a good idea of what I wish to say already aside the guilty plea.

I'm willing to pay any fine, community service and include restitution to the chain I stole from for the amount of the goods taken.

However I wish to ask for no conviction to be recorded, is that plausible/possible? I don't want to affect my future career choices.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Iamthelaw]

However I wish to ask for no conviction to be recorded, is that plausible/possible? I don't want to affect my future career choices.

Yes,it is plausible given it's your first offence.

Basically I'm looking to see if it's worth getting a lawyer or legal aid or not? I have a good idea of what I wish to say already aside the guilty plea.

Getting a lawyer is good step toward obtaining a no conviction result.

 

[Jermy]

As stated in above comments, first : get a lawyer, this is something you don't want to risk, if you say something wrong or not answer in a good way it may lead to a criminal record, I am saying this without any knowledge of your circumstances, the court will hear your side and a decision will taken, so it is best to get a lawyer. If it is first time offense and you don't have any other issues or problems, section 10 maybe given, but that all it depends on your situation and what the other party ,
so get a lawyer....
by the way, what did you take? just curious, if you don't mind me asking,
good luck!

 

[Tashika]

Hello, I am a 23 year old male who has recently been caught shoplifting stupidly from a big chain in Queensland.

The amount was around $250 and I was charged with Stealing, now I've done some research and mainly found that the MAXIMUM penalty is 5 years imprisonment which is a bit daunting.

This is my first and last offence, and hopefully that helps me out here.

Basically I'm looking to see if it's worth getting a lawyer or legal aid or not? I have a good idea of what I wish to say already aside the guilty plea.

I'm willing to pay any fine, community service and include restitution to the chain I stole from for the amount of the goods taken.

However I wish to ask for no conviction to be recorded, is that plausible/possible? I don't want to affect my future career choices.

Thanks for any help.

Can i ask you what did u end up getting?? Cuz my friend is in a very similar situation and hes having a nervous breakdown

 

[Qadeer khan]

very said , mr Svgino

 

[Albert Rozer]

Firstly, you need a lawyer and for that, I refer you Morse & Grant that are highly professional & experienced in their work. They provide you satisfactory results in your case.