In many criminal cases the best option is to try and work out a deal and cut your losses. The question arises as to how a deal can be reached. Obviously, the person making the request is your lawyer. If you don’t have a lawyer it is best to obtain…
Great Lakes Crossing Mall is a popular shopping destination due to its collection of outlet brand stores. Neiman Marcus, Off Saks, Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, and Bass Pro Shop are a few of its known merchants. An issue that goes hand in hand with the large amount of traffic at…
Retail fraud is a common offense that is regularly prosecuted. Because shoplifting affects the profitability of stores, owners and corporations have taken steps to combat theft. Many stores employ a combination of manpower, technology, and aggressively prosecuting offenders as a means to address this issue. The manpower that is used…
One of the worst feelings a parent can have is to hear that their child was arrested for a crime such as shoplifting. After getting over the initial shock and disappointment the question becomes what will happen next. If your child is lucky the store, police, and/or prosecution will decide…
Why people steal is a complex question with many different possible answers: Thrill. There is a sense of excitement for many. The thought of getting away with something can be enticing. The sense of accomplishment for outsmarting the system is intoxicating to others. The adrenaline. The satisfaction. The feeling of…
Target stores take an aggressive approach to apprehending suspected shoplifters. The reason for this is to deter shoplifting, reduce losses, and to protect the merchandise. What specifically does Target do to address retail fraud: First, Target prosecutes for shoplifting. There are no warnings. There is no mercy. The employees…
It is not uncommon for a college student to have a retail fraud arrest (which is also known as a shoplifting arrest). The reasons for it may include the thrill, greed, or necessity. The common element to this type of offense is that if the student committed a retail fraud…
It is not uncommon for a police officer to mail out a ticket, or for a court to send out notice of a traffic offense or misdemeanor in the mail. The ticket will have on it the name of the offense, the location where the offense needs to be handled,…
In Michigan, individuals must have proof of legal citizenship or legal presence in the United States in order to obtain a valid driver’s license. Undocumented and illegal aliens at the present time are not eligible to obtain a Michigan driver’s license. Most aliens (including undocumented aliens) and most other…
When a family member is arrested, there is often a period of concern and worry because the family member cannot be reached. Sometimes the family member is deprived of the ability to use a telephone during their initial period of incarceration. A lawyer has greater access to see persons incarcerated,…