Avoid Having a Conviction For Stealing On Your Criminal Record.
If you have been charged with Shoplifting, you will need to hire an experienced attorney to represent you if you want to avoid having a conviction on your criminal record. The maximum punishment is 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine for Stealing Under $500 in Missouri. Your attorney can get your shoplifting charge 1) dismissed completely, or 2) reduced to a lesser offense such as “Littering,” or 3) dismissed after a period of probation.