In the state of Illinois, there is no specific charge of “shoplifting” which means that a person accused of shoplifting is often charged with Theft under
Shoplifting Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear 720 ILCS 5/16-1
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Theft Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, the crime of theft is defined in 720 ILCS 5/16-1 as the crime a person commits when they