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 Shoplifting
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:
Shoplifting Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear 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 Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Iowa, there is not a specific charge of “shoplifting” that is filed when a person is accused of stealing from a store. Instead, charges are generally filed for the crime of Theft