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Can you sue a store for accusing you for shoplifting and they never show up in court?
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∙ 14y ago
(in the US) Anyone can sue anybody for anything. You can try if you wish, but just because they failed to show up in court doesn't necessarily mean that they don't still have the evidence that you actually committed the crime.
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Is a person who steals from a shop or a store when pretending shop for good?
If someone does that there a shoplifter who is shoplifting. Shoplifting is illegal,
What happens if the store doesn't show up for court on arraignment day?
Arraignment is the way the court system legally informs someone of charges being made against them and where the accused formally enters a plea. Since a store cannot be charged with a crime, one must presume that "the store" is the complaining witness, such as in a shoplifting case. If that is the situation, there is no need for anyone from "the store" to appear at arraignment.
If you were stopped for shoplifting no police were involved and you paid an out of court settlement will it show up on a background check?
What do you mean by "out of court" settlement?" It sounds like the entire affair may have been handled privately between you and the store. IF the police were never involved (UNLESS the store officer MAY have been commissioned as a Special Police Officer) AND no court action was ever taken - then no criminal record is likely. IF the Store officer did have police powers and you did get cited to go to court, then, yes, you might. Go to your local agency and ask for a criminal background check, (anyone is entitled to get one on themselves), the result will tell you for sure.
What is the legal term for shoplifting?
all it is is "theft" and after they document theft they specify amount ..... my sister just got arrested for shoplifting and the papers only said "theft between $50-$500" mentioned nothing about shoplifiting
If I steal something from fry's electric store what is going happen to me?
You will be arrested. Shoplifting is illegal.
Can you be accused of shoplifting when you have already left the store?
yes if they find evedence that you have stolen a product
Is shoplifting almost as bad as stealing?
shoplifting is stealing...The value of what you steal during shoplifting depends on the degree of the charge. In New York, petit larceny is sealing anything valued under $1000. OVer $1000. then starts the degree of Felony. Shoplifting is a form of stealing usually when you go into a store to steal. DO NOT STEAL
Can a store employee search a minor shoplifting suspect?
No, they can detain you, but have to wait for the authorities to perform a search
Can a person be charged with shoplifting if they were on camera but left the store?
Yes if the film shows you committing the theft.
How can a store end shoplifting?
I guess very high tech and organized security and have sensors on the items.
If someone were caught shoplifting and the store doesn't show up in court does it get dismissed?
The case will be dismissed for "Want Of Prosecution." However, if you were turned over to the police by the store, and were "booked," (formally arrested and entered into the arrest register) even if the disposition of the case is 'dismissed,' the arrest will still remain on record.
Why can a store trespass a customer?
There are several reasons for which a store can trespass a customer. Some of those reasons are shoplifting, disorderly behavior, intoxication, and panhandling.
