Petty Theft and Shoplifting

Petty Theft & Other Theft Laws

Here's the nuts and bolts of this common theft crime.

Shoplifting Laws

Shoplifting is a serious crime that can result in jail time, fines, restitution, and civil liability.

Can I Be Convicted of Shoplifting When I Never Left the Store with the Merchandise?

Proving that the defendant intended to keep the item can be done by showing that he left without paying for it--but that's not the only way.

Should I Just Plead Guilty to Shoplifting?

It is almost never a good idea to plead guilty at your first court appearance without checking to see if there are alternatives to a criminal conviction. Criminal convictions tend to follow you for...

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