Shoplifting/Retail Theft Archives | Page 2 of 3 |

Why Minnesotans Should Worry about Holiday Shoplifting Charges

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes

It’s easy to assume that the holidays are high season for brick-and-mortar businesses. After all, there are so many presents to buy and meals to prepare. Where else are consumers going to get everything they need (without waiting for delivery)?

The assumption about high-season is true…to an extent.

What shoppers don’t always think about is the looming threat of shoplifters. Big crowds, busy retail workers, and preoccupied buyers are the perfect combination for retail theft.

Buffer

The Different Ways You Can Potentially Shoplift in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

We say shoplifting, you probably picture a young girl standing at a clothing rack, glancing side-to-side, then slipping something small into her bag.

The fact is shoplifting is an offense committed by people from all walks of life. A congressional candidate recently accused of shoplifting 279 items from a Target store, for instance. She was allegedly caught attempting to take the merchandise from a store without paying for it. She now faces felony-level charges.

Carrying away

Buffer

Accused of Shoplifting in Minnesota? Know Your Rights

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

If you are accused of shoplifting in Minnesota, you need to know your rights and what the store is allowed to do to you – and what they’re not.

In this post, we’ll detail the law, cover your rights, and explain what options are available to you to defend yourself and battle against any retail theft charges that are filed.

Shoplifting in Minnesota: The Law

Shoplifting is an act of theft against a retailer, according to

Buffer

Shoplifting Charges in Minnesota Can Quickly Add Up

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

Getting caught stealing a single small item from a store probably doesn’t seem like a big deal – and if it’s the only thing you’ve ever stolen, that’s probably true. There are a number of options out there for first time offenders that can minimize the charges and penalties you face.

Moreover, penalties in Minnesota are prescribed according to the value of the items that were taken. In other words, a single small item that doesn’t cost much has

Tweet2

Buffer

6 Common Reasons People Shoplift in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

In our culture, shoplifting tends to be looked at is something shameful. Embarrassing. It’s something done by teenagers, professional thieves, or social outcasts.

The reality, however, is that one out of every 11 Americans has shoplifted before, according to a report by Shoplifters Alternative. Moreover, about 85 percent of shoplifters steal not out of necessity but out of compulsive urges, and many are middle-aged women who have been stealing since their teen years.

In other words, shoplifting

Tweet2

Buffer

When Is Retail Theft a Felony in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

Crimes are classified in two major categories: misdemeanors and felonies. In many states, these two categories are broken down further into first degree misdemeanor, second degree felony, and so on.

Minnesota classifies charges a little bit differently than many of our neighbors. There are no felony “degrees,” so sentencing will depend upon the specific charge.

Shoplifting may not seem like the most serious crime in the book, but in some situations it can be charged as a felony.

Tweet2

Buffer

Common Defenses for Minnesota Shoplifting Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

If you are caught shoplifting even one or two items in Minnesota, you could end up in jail.

That’s right. Jail.

Everybody knows about shoplifting. It’s when someone takes something from a retail location without paying for it. In pop culture, it’s something commonly associated with kids and teens acting out and rebelling, and a lot of people do not take it very seriously.

But since shoplifting falls under the category of theft, it is

Tweet3

Buffer