Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Shoplifting

A few weeks ago, a friend and I were caught shoplifting. I had stolen roughly$150 worth of fashion jewelry. My friend was caught with roughly $330 worth of fashion jewelry. We were caught in the mall, 3 stores away from Macy's, which is where we stole from. For some reason, I am being charged with theft of $485 worth of jewelry, our combined total. Is this legal, even though we acted independently?


Asked on 1/25/09, 3:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Shoplifting

It is legal. The problem is that the $150 is a misdemeanor, but the $485 is a felony. I suspect you will be able to get it down to a misdemeanor and maybe even an 893 or 894 plea.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 9:03 am
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Shoplifting

If you were working together then you were both "principals" to the entire theft. Yes, that is legal.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 9:03 am


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