How to Find Information on Penalties for Shoplifting

Video Transcript

"Your neighbor calls you and tells you that their teenage son has been arrested for shoplifting and they want your advice. Hello, I'm Robert Todd and I'm here to answer the question how do you find out about the penalties for shoplifting. Well, shoplifting is the act of stealing merchandise from a retail store or other type of shop. What constitutes shoplifting and what the penalties are is going to vary from state to state and sometimes from municipality to municipality. So, you're going to want to check your particular states statutes dealing with shoplifting and the counties in which you reside and what their statutes are. Perhaps the best one to consult with to know what the particular penalties are going to be for this particular charge of shoplifting is a criminal attorney that specializes in this area of law. Someone who has dealt with shoplifting in the area in which the person was charged, that knows what the judges are doing in that particular area. I'm Robert Todd and thank you for watching."