Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

Re: Accused of shop lifting

I don't have enough facts to answer.

If you were not, in fact, shoplifting, a lot depends on how the (I assume) security guards handled it.

Usually, you are not in front of other people when you are searched.

Please e-mail, or call, my office with more details, and I'll do my best to give you a comprehensive answer.

Re: Accused of shop lifting

Your answer depends on whether you were caught during the act, or it was a false arrest. Shops have a limited privelege to hold and question patrons, on a reasonable suspicion of theft and for a reasonable amount of time. Once the hold exceeds certain threshholds, the hold and questioning turns into a false arrest case, subject to certain exceptions ofcourse. I will be happy to discuss the matter in the privacy of my office. There is also an article on my website regarding shoplifting.

Sincerely

Allen Farshi, Esq.