In York County, retail theft charges can escalate fast—especially if you’ve been in trouble before. Whether you were arrested at the Galleria Mall or a local convenience store, these charges deserve serious legal attention. 
What the Law Covers:
- Walking out with unpaid merchandise
- Hiding items in a bag or stroller
- Under-ringing at self-checkout
- Removing or tampering with price tags or sensors
York County Penalties:
- First Offense (<$150): Summary, up to 90 days in jail
- Second Offense or $150–$999: M2, up to 2 years
- Third Offense or $1,000+: M1, up to 5 years
- Felony (>$2,000 or 3rd+): F3, up to 7 years
What We Commonly See in York:
- Shoppers accused based on security footage
- People arrested for a simple mistake
- Theft accusations as part of other disputes
Let’s Build Your Defense
We challenge value assessments, the intent element, and how store security handled the situation. Sometimes a strong defense is enough to avoid conviction entirely.
Call The McShane Firm today. A smart defense starts with the right legal team.
Our Clients are entitled to a Bill of Rights which states:
- Our clients have the right to expect, we will be proactive in communication. You will hear it from us first. We will return all phone calls, texts and emails promptly.
- Our clients have the right to expect plain speaking, straight shooting. No B. S.
- Our clients have the right to expect us to do it right the first time, every time.
- Our clients have the right to expect us to be on time and professionally prepared for all court appearances, and all meetings.
- Our clients have the right to expect that they will be fully informed at all times.
This is our promise to you. Call today to get us on your side: (717) 657-3900.
