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Shoplifting at Wal-Mart.

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Rhett1021

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

Recently I was caught attempting to shoplift an item value at approximately $14.50 from a Wal-Mart in my area.

However, in early 2006, Wal-Mart made a extensive change to their shoplifting policy that states there will be no prosecution if the person charged is not between the ages of 18-65, AND if the value of the item is less than $25.


To the above ^, I shouldnt have spent 7 hours in jail.


With this, along with the scare chance that they will even appear at my hearing, let alone bring video evidence that I even attempted to steal, would it be enough to possibly get off of the charge compeltely?
 


FlyingRon

Senior Member
Wal*Mart policies will not affect a criminal charge. They may have decided that reporting small shoplifting incidents to the police isn't worth the effort, but once the police hear about it, it's up to the police.

I wouldn't bank on Wal*Mart failing to answer a subpoena. You better get a lawyer.
 

PJ Weber

Member
And expect a Civil Demand for restitution (for up to $500) in the mail
from Wal*Mart, their lawyers, or a third party collection agency. Not
paying this could get you into bigger trouble
 

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