The crime of shoplifting involves the theft of property from a place of business. Charges, resulting from shoplifting may at times be prosecuted under general larceny statutes. However, it's not uncommon for states to have a specific category designated for the crime of shoplifting. Shoplifting is established by (1) willfully taking possession of or concealing of un-purchased goods (2) Possession or concealment of goods without paying the purchase price of the item. In addition, intent may be established through compiling of circumstantial evidence such as the shoplifters demeanor, lack of funds, and concealment of an object from the shopkeepers view. Multiple offenses can result in as much as two and a half years in jail. At Condon Legal, we will examine all the evidence of your case and force the Commonwealth to actually prove the case against you.
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