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Arrested for shoplifting in Japan – Criminal Defense
Shoplifting is a criminal offense of theft of items from a store.
If you have been caught for shoplifting an item of any value from a store, there is a chance you will only be interrogated by shop staff or shop detectives and be released with a warning after you have compensated for the goods.
However, at times, the police will be called (especially if the shop staff feel they cannot communicate with you language-wise), and you may be arrested for theft – a criminal offense. If you are taken to the police station whether under arrest or not, they will interrogate you, take your fingerprints and photos leaving you feeling worried and sorry.
If you are not a fluent Japanese speaker, it is advisable to demand an interpreter of your native tongue especially before saying something out of line or signing any papers. You may also want to think about requesting the attorney on duty or retaining a private criminal defense lawyer.
ATOM Legal Professional Corporation is a law firm in Japan specializing in criminal defense with offices nationwide.
We are a law firm in Japan specializing in criminal defense with offices that can be visited in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.English speaking staff available weekdays 9am to 6pm (JST/UST+9)
From within Japan: 03-6206-1987
From outside Japan: +81-3-6206-1987
OR e-mail us at info@atombengo.com
For persons facing the above problems
Consider talking to an attorney
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What you may need is a criminal defense expert. Achieve the following results by consulting with a specialized criminal defense attorney.
- Close your case without a conviction
- Don’t let your school or company know
- Negotiate a settlement on good terms
- Be released early from custody
- Avoid a prison sentence
- Avoid a trial in court
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- ATOM operates around the clock
- Private consultations in closed rooms
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- Consultations for second opinions welcome
- Free consultation for those with family arrested
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
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1Call for an appointment
- Do not make unwarranted decisions
- Consult before police come knocking
- Free consultations available everyday
- Anonymous consultations welcome
2Consult face to face with an attorney
- Strictly confidential consultations
- Anonymous consultations welcome
- Free consultation for family of the arrested
- One off consultations welcome
3Retain us to represent you
- Fee quotes before signing
- Clear fee calculations
- Appropriates reports on case progress
- Discuss all your worries
★Case resolved!
- “My case was closed without a conviction”
- “I was released quickly from custody”
- “The victim forgave me through settlement
- “I returned to work as usual”
- “No one ever found out about my case
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
