A conviction for theft or shoplifting can have a long-lasting effect upon a person’s life, in a variety of different ways.
The Long-Lasting Effects of a Theft or Shoplifting Conviction
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Retail Theft
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Retail Theft (Shoplifting) Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Retail Theft (often informally called Shoplifting) in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/16-25 as the crime a person commits under any of the following circumstances: