Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

is theft under 500 the same as shoplifting?

the sherrif charge someone i know with theft under 500 for stealing a pack of cigarettes and didnt make it outta the store


Asked on 7/24/01, 4:24 pm

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Gregory Smith Law Office of Gregory D. Smith

Re: is theft under 500 the same as shoplifting?

If a theft actually happened, the charge can be made, even if the amount is minimal. There is no requirement that a shoplifter get out of the store for it to be theft. For more info, see www.gsmithlawfirm.com .

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Answered on 7/25/01, 6:08 pm


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