Why You Should Consult A Criminal Lawyer In The Event Of A Shoplifting Charge

A person accused of shoplifting ought to consider hiring a lawyer to advise them. An incident that seems very mild, or not very serious, might not be as clear cut as you think. If you are detained or arrested, you have to have your rights read to you. But if you are detained prior to [...]

What Happens When Shoplifting Charges Are Diverted

When police are called in to investigate an incident of suspected shoplifting, they can divert the charges. In other words, they can give the accused person a warning and tell them that if they admit it and apologize on the spot, they can take part in a Shoplifting Program. This program is run by the [...]

The Definition Of Shoplifting Under The Criminal Code

Shoplifting belongs under the Criminal Code provision for theft, which is categorized in two ways: theft over $5,000 or theft under $5,000, referring to the monetary value of the item that has been allegedly stolen. Ordinarily, shoplifting is restricted to offenses in which someone has taken an item out of a store or some sort [...]

Are Police Obligated To Charge Someone Caught Shoplifting

Once a shoplifting complaint is made against somebody, the police decide whether to lay the charge. For example, you might steal something from a grocery store and someone observed you doing so. The police are called, and when they arrive, the store person says he doesn’t want to see you charged after all. Perhaps they [...]

Why You Should See A Lawyer If You Are Charged With Shoplifting

You should always hire a lawyer, regardless of how small an item you may have taken, because the lawyer is the only one who is really on your side. If you are accused of taking small items less than $100, and you have never been charged before and don’t have a criminal record, you will [...]

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