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    Brian R. Glass, Esq. Brian R. Glass, Esq.

    The technical definition of shoplifting is larceny of merchandise from a retailer. Larceny is a form of theft that is divided into two categories: petit and grand. Petit larceny is stealing property worth less than $1,000, while grand larceny is worth more than $1,000. 

    Petit larceny is a misdemeanor, and grand larceny is a felony. When it comes to shoplifting, perpetrators are punished based on the value of the merchandise they stole.

    In addition to jail time and fines, business owners can sue a shoplifter for the retail price of the stolen merchandise or a percentage of the diminished value of the merchandise. If a minor shoplifts, one or both of their parents could be sued. Sometimes, instead of jail time, community service is ordered.

    Brian R. Glass, Esq. Brian R. Glass, Esq.

    In 2016, Oklahoma votes overwhelmingly voted to reclassify simple drug possession and property crimes under $1,000 from felonies to misdemeanors. At the time, it applied only to future cases of these charges. However, in 2019, the Oklahoma legislature decided to make the reform retroactive, which means people charged with these crimes as felonies before 2016 could now have them treated as misdemeanors. That greatly reduces the amount of time you must wait for an expungement.

    Most misdemeanors have a waiting period of one year after completing your sentence before you can get it expunged. However, these specific reclassified charges can be expunged in as little as 30 days after you complete your sentence. In addition to completing your sentence, you must also fully pay restitution and complete any court-ordered treatment.

    Brian R. Glass, Esq. Brian R. Glass, Esq.

    If you’ve been charged with uttering a forged instrument in Grady County, it’s important that you understand what that means. Don’t let the outdated phrase confuse you. Essentially, it’s forgery.

    Uttering means publishing, which is creating and sharing. Forged means fake or falsified. An instrument is a document, coin, or other financial item.

    It is often a felony to knowingly put a forged instrument into circulation with the intent to defraud. Examples of forged instruments are counterfeit cash or coins, forged checks, and forged documents.

    Brian R. Glass, Esq. Brian R. Glass, Esq.

    When it comes to child custody in Chickasha, it’s important to know what to expect going in, so the process doesn’t cause undue stress. Whether you’re determining or modifying child custody, you should be patient and keep your child’s best interests at heart.