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
1 Answer from Attorneys
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 .
Answered on 7/25/01, 6:08 pm