Fighting Shoplifting and Larceny Charges in North Myrtle Beach
A theft conviction—even for a misdemeanor like simple Shoplifting—can have a disproportionately large impact on your future employment, housing, and reputation. When the charge escalates to Grand Larceny, a serious felony, you are facing potential prison time and a lifetime criminal record.
The Financial Thresholds that Determine Your Charge
The primary factor determining whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony in North Myrtle Beach is the dollar value of the items allegedly taken:
- Shoplifting/Petit Larceny: Generally involves items valued at $2,000 or less. While serious, these are typically handled in local magistrates’ courts.
- Grand Larceny: Applies to theft of property valued at over $2,000, with penalties increasing significantly at the $10,000 threshold.
For high-value theft cases like Grand Larceny in Horry County, the stakes are extremely high, often involving complex financial evidence or forensic investigation. Our defense strategy involves meticulously reviewing the evidence store surveillance footage, police reports from the North Myrtle Beach Police, and witness testimony to challenge the state’s claim of intent, ownership, or the actual value of the property.
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Proactive Defense is Key to Protecting Your Future
A local North Myrtle Beach defense attorney understands the unique pressures placed on the court system regarding theft during the tourist season. We take a proactive approach, often intervening early to negotiate for alternative dispositions like pretrial intervention (PTI) or conditional discharge programs, which can allow your record to be expunged, protecting your long-term career prospects.
If you have been charged with shoplifting, larceny, or grand larceny in the North Myrtle Beach or surrounding Horry County area, you need an advocate dedicated to minimizing the impact of these charges on your life.
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