Maybe you asked to use a staff bathroom while you were in a store or another place of business because you have a medical condition. By the time things calmed down and you felt better, the store was already locked up for the night. You were forgotten inside. Once you...
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Shoplifting And Theft Crimes
Intent matters when it comes to shoplifting charges
When you think about shoplifting, you might imagine some teenagers swiping a few trinkets from a local store or someone walking out of a dressing room with new clothes instead of what they went in with. Those are types of shoplifting that can happen, but there are...
Defending against Georgia shoplifting and theft charges
If you are one of the many Georgia residents that think shoplifting is a minor offense, it is time to readjust your beliefs. Shoplifting and theft crimes continue to remain a big problem in the state, prompting the authorities to treat these matters quite seriously....
Were you stereotyped with those shoplifting accusations?
You’ve been accused of shoplifting and stealing from a local store. You know that you did not do anything wrong. But it’s not just your innocence that you are concerned with. You’re also frustrated because you think you were stereotyped during the event. 4 common...
Understanding the consequences of shoplifting in Georgia
If you take property from a store, even if it was accidental, it is possible that you will face legal consequences, no matter how low in value the property was. If you have been accused of shoplifting in Georgia, you will need to take the time to understand the law....
Legislation may affect shoplifting cases
Times are changing, and Georgia residents do their best to keep up with all the new laws and proposed legislation in the Peach State. Recently, citizens have called upon lawmakers to change the rules regarding citizens arrests. Changes could affect the...
Switching price tags is a form of shoplifting
You're walking around the Cumming WalMart and see a cute bathing suit in your size. You try it on and it's a great fit. But at $35, it's a little bit above your price range. You see a different suit, not nearly as cute or as well-made, with a $15.99 sale price tag on...
Woman accused of shoplifting over $500 in merchandise
There are certain crimes that many people assume are not a big deal to have listed on their record. Often, if the crime was not one that involved violence, people accused assume that the impact on their life will be minimal. Unfortunately, that is not the case with...
Woman accused of theft demands attorney
Georgia residents may have shopped in a store that has a self-checkout lane, a small kiosk that allows a shopper to scan his or her own purchases rather than wait in line for a cashier. These registers usually provide prompts to make sure items ring up properly and a...
Trio charged with theft, but was treatment fair?
When news media covers a story in which a group of people have been charged in a crime, the article may leave more questions than answers. Sometimes, law enforcement is still investigating and a news source has only limited information, like names, ages and what a...