Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Re: shoplifting

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Re: shoplifting

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Re: shoplifting

Retail Fraud 3rd degree applies when less than US$200 of merchandise is stolen while a store is open for business. The max penalty is up to 93 days jail and/or $500 fine. Restitution for the merchandise is also mandatory, unless it was recovered/returned without damage.

You can read more about Retail Fraud at the Legal Definitions page at www.prosecutingattorney.info . Jump down to the "R"s.

The judge will be influenced by any other criminal convictions. If you have none, it's possible you'll get just a fine with no jail time.

Some courts have diversion programs that can result in no conviction being entered.