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Shoplifting might seem like a minor crime, but it can have serious consequences. In the state of Florida, the value of the stolen items and the offender's criminal history determine whether shoplifting is a misdemeanor or a felony. Understanding these factors can help...
Published: 2010-1-8 Article provided by THE LAW OFFICE OF COREY I COHEN Visit us at www.coreycohen.com Florida is a popular retreat destination for honeymooners, families, college students and aspiring thieves. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports that an average of one larceny (theft) occurred every minute in Florida during 2008. Orange County alone, which is home to many popular…
Leaving a store with unpurchased items does not always mean you will not face charges for shoplifting. Sometimes it can take days or weeks for the store to take action. They may present evidence to the police, warranting a notice to appear in court to face charges or...
When we think about the crime of shoplifting, we usually think about small inexpensive items being taken out from a store. But what happens when you are charged with shoplifting items that cost tens of thousands of dollars? A former NBA player is currently facing this...
Have you ever forgotten to pay for something at the store? Many people have, as it happens all the time. Are they criminals? Did they feel like committing a "heist"? Usually, the answer is no. A slip of the mind is all it takes to be labeled a "shoplifter". Luckily,...
Even cops get sticky fingers. An NJ state trooper has been fined for shoplifting gun supplies out of a recreation store in Pennsylvania. The trooper will have to pay a $150 fine plus court costs. The trooper must also pay $100 to attend a rehabilitation class devoted...