Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
concealment
DO you have to have the merchandise concealed to be charged with shoplifting?
Asked on 10/15/07, 6:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
Re: concealment
No. You just need to demonstrate the intent to steal it. Concealing demonstrates this. Also, passing the cash registers without paying may demonstate this. In the end, the prosecutor must convince the jury of your ill intent.
At your service,
Answered on 10/16/07, 3:25 pm
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