Arrested

I was ticketed for shoplifting from K-Mart. What kind of punishment or consequences should I expect?

Assuming that you were at least 17 years old when you were arrested, you will be charged as an adult.  The consequences for a shoplifting charge will vary depending on the value of the item(s) you stole.  If the value is less than $1,000: you will face a fine up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail.  If the value is between $1,000 and $5,000: you will face a fine up to $1,000, up to 5 years in prison, or both.  Finally, if the value is over $5,000: you will face up to 10 years in prison.  SC Code 16-13-110. 

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