Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

shoplifting

if a store manager lets you go after they asked you for the item back,that was concealed in your purse,can they still prosecute


Asked on 1/24/08, 2:43 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: shoplifting

If they have enough information to find you,then they may file a complaint which may result in your prosecution. I would be happy to have a free phone consultation to explain further.

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Answered on 1/24/08, 5:47 pm
Jonathan Nelson The Law Offices of Jonathan B. Nelson, PC

Re: shoplifting

Yes, it is the act of taking the item that would be the crime of larceny/shoplifting. Giving it back does not negate the crime. Please email me your contact information if you would like to discuss this further. [email protected].

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Answered on 1/24/08, 7:18 am
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: shoplifting

It is not the store who is prosecuting you, it's the State. If this was your first offense, depending on the value of the item in question an attorney could work-out a reasonable disposition for you in court, even in Nassau County. Contact me at [email protected]

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Answered on 1/24/08, 11:48 am


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