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…
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…
For any immigration related issue your best bet is to hire an experienced immigration lawyer. The information in this blog is subject to change at any time. Reading a blog is not a substitute for seeking the services of an experienced immigration or criminal defense lawyer. Retail Fraud is considered…
Somerset mall is one of the premiere shopping destinations in Michigan. It is known for its collection of high end stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others. One of the issues that Somerset Mall and its merchants guard against is shoplifting. Somerset Mall and…
Cases of retail fraud can be prosecuted by the city of Troy or the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office. For a person arrested for misdemeanor retail fraud that does not have an extensive record, the likelihood is higher that the case will be handled by the city attorney for Troy Michigan.…
Not everyone who conceals or removes merchandise from a store do it with the intent to steal. Sometimes people take or conceal items by accident. What may constitute accidental shoplifting? When shopping, items are sometimes placed under the shopping cart due to the item’s size or because the shopping cart…
Although tampering with a theft detection device goes hand and hand with retail fraud, in Michigan this is a separate criminal offense. This offense can be prosecuted either under the laws of the State of Michigan or by local ordinance. Michigan Compiled Law 750.360a identifies the different ways that this…