Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: theft incarceration

Depending onthe facts you may have a good defense and a possible false arrest case if the charges are dropped

Re: theft incarceration

Don't play games - was the merchandise down your pants, or under your arm under a jacket? This is fact sensitive, because the critical element is "intent".

Re: theft incarceration

Shoplifting is a form of theft. There is a special statute which defines shoplifting and the proof need to prove shoplifting. You can visit www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com and read the page on shoplifting after clicking on the criminal law page.

Shoplifting requires only that you hide the item on your person or in a bag without paying for it. Once this is proved you have the opportunity of demonstrating the hiding the item was

inadvertent, but you can be arrested.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: theft incarceration

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Yes, a person does not have to leave the premises if the intent to steal has been shown. This is often the case with shoplifting from a retail store.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.