In MA theft over $250 is a felony. He should get an attorney immediately.

I have a 10 year probation i did 5 yrs can she let me off early

Just make sure you continue to comply with your probation, if you missed the probation officer's call then call them back. As for being released...

Will there be any criminal charges for shoplifting at Walmart if the police officer present assured me there would not be?

Follow the link below for more information on shoplifting, it may answer some questions for you. At this point if you receive anything from the...

Should I request a hearing for my very first infraction (a speeding ticket)?

You can request a clerk magistrate hearing first, may be worth your time to hire an attorney to aid you. The minimal cost of appeal and possibly...

What is best defense and will my son be arrrested a missing cell phone was found in his car?

His best defense is to retain a criminal defense attorney. The Attorney can review all the evidence and formulate the best way to proceed. ...

I was just caught stealing from Sears today. I will be summoned through mail. What do I do???

The other attorneys covered this very well, I have provided some below for additional information on clerk's hearings and shoplifting charges.

Can the police put a sealed and/or expunged and/or juvenile record into a public police report?

Short answer is yes.

I just turned 18 and my girlfriend just turned 16.

What you describe is not a crime.

I was caught shoplifting at Kohls, I know it was really stupid and I've definitely learned my lesson!

Attorney Pang covered this well, I have provided some links below for more information on clerk's hearings and shoplifting.

Yes, you should not have signed that document, however what is done is done. You should not go back to the store, if you do you will be...