(in the US) there is no "common law" that refers to shoplifting. All such laws are CODIFIED by the individual state legislatures as the offense of Larceny.
The store had a specific rule to prosecute all shoplifters.
Shoplifters of the World Unite was created in 1986.
Yes the shoplifters have to pay for something they stole or broke
When your jurisdiction has a law, be it common law or statute, that says it applies. In the US, as far as I know, no states have a year and a day rule.
True.
The rule of law
No.
Each business will have its own reasons but the most common reason is to prevent shoplifters
Yes, Goodwill Industries does prosecute shoplifters. Visit the Related Link to read about a specific case.
Rule by law is completely different than rule oflaw. Unlike rule of law, which states that no citizen is above the law, rule by law, involves arbitrary government rule, by using the law to implement their decisions.
Rule by law is completely different than rule oflaw. Unlike rule of law, which states that no citizen is above the law, rule by law, involves arbitrary government rule, by using the law to implement their decisions.
Freedom of speech