Ask a random person what they think of shoplifting or shoplifters, and they’ll probably say it’s bad and that those who do it should be punished. However, if you ask them how bad or serious they think it is, most Continue reading
Category Archives: Shoplifting / Retail Theft
North Carolina Shoplifting by the Numbers
Story Highlights Need for Non-Punitive Shoplifting Consequences in NC
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
A recent story of a North Carolina woman’s alleged larceny sheds light on why it is so important to have alternatives to the typical punishments for stealing. Moreover, it is a reminder that there are all kinds of reasons why Continue reading
The Shoplifting Addiction: How It Can Help Your NC Charge
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Theft Crimes
Shoplifting is a very common theft crime both here in North Carolina and throughout the United States. It’s so prevalent that most shoplifters actually go undetected.
Though it’s often associated with rebellious teens stealing for the thrill of it, there Continue reading
14 Different Types of Theft Crimes in North Carolina
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Theft Crimes
Several different types of theft crimes exist in North Carolina.
If you are charged with theft, the value of the goods or property usually decides whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. If a firearm or violence was Continue reading
North Carolina Woman Caught Shoplifting, Gets $1 Million Bond
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Shoplifting from a retail location is not the most serious crime in North Carolina. If you steal less than $1,000, it’s usually charged as a misdemeanor, and charges don’t typically go higher than a Class H felony. There are associated Continue reading
What Kinds of Penalties You’ll Face If Charged with Shoplifting
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Criminal Defense
Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Most people can remember a time as a teenager when they or a friend were pressured to shoplift. Maybe it was something simple, like candy or a pair of socks. Maybe you got away with it. Shoplifting is typically regarded Continue reading
4 Things to Know about Theft in North Carolina
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Theft Crimes
Generally, theft happens when a person takes someone else’s property without their permission and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
So, if you go into a clothing store and take a pair of jeans, intending Continue reading
North Carolina Cracks Down on 6 Most Common Shoplifting Crimes
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Retail shoplifting is a growing problem in North Carolina and throughout the US.
According to recent reports, more than 90 percent of companies are victims of shoplifting every year.
In our state, shoplifting is punished as “larceny of goods,” and Continue reading
3 Ways to Fight a Shoplifting Charge in North Carolina
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
The first major mistake is not taking the charge seriously. Many people dismiss shoplifting as a minor charge, assuming they will face minimal consequences if convicted for a misdemeanor crime. However, this is far from the truth—a shoplifting charge Continue reading