Shoplifting case essay

What is Shoplifting. Shoplifting is the act of stealing merchandise from a place of business. Some states see the concealment of merchandise to be an act of shoplifting, meaning that the offender does not even have to leave the store in order to be charged with the crime.

But as a shoplifting case, if Mike is a minor the police will have to wait for his closest relatives. This is found under Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999. However if Mike is an adult the police will gather evidence either from witness or from shop camera.

Korey has been shoplifting for several years, working his way up in size and value of the items he takes. He was recently caught pocketing a couple of watches, valued at $250 each. Kory, when facing theft charges, takes a plea bargain in which he pled guilty, in exchange for a $500 fine, and two years’ probation.

The shop owner files a civil lawsuit against Korey, seeking damages for the items stolen, which were not returned, as well as damages to the display case from which Korey wrenched the watches. She also asks for punitive damages that amount to twice what the owner is out.