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How Could the New IL Organized Retail Theft Bill Impact You?

May 24, 2022

Shoplifting / Retail Theft

There are some stories that make a lot of headlines – and the “smash and grab” or “flash mob” retail theft crimes that have been occurring in Chicago and across Illinois are headlines you may have noticed over the last few years.

Organized retail theft is on the rise, but a new bill just signed into law by the Governor aims to help curb this practice and provide better legal guidelines to fight against it.

Here’s what you need to [...]

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You’ve Been Accused of Shoplifting in IL — How Do You Respond?

Jul 1, 2021

Shoplifting / Retail Theft

Being accused of a crime like shoplifting in Illinois can be jarring. But once you’re over the initial shock, what do you do? Do you run from the store? Do you comply and answer all of their questions? Do you demand the store to call the police so you can clear your name?

Each person may respond differently to a shoplifting accusation, both in good and bad ways. But it’s important for every person to understand what their rights are [...]

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IL Felony Charges for Stealing Toiletries? Here’s How It Can Happen

Sep 22, 2020

Felonies | Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft

Some people assume that shoplifting is a minor crime. However, in Illinois, it’s anything but. Illinois has some of the harshest shoplifting laws on record. It’s all too easy for a momentary lapse of judgment to lead to serious felony charges.

That’s just what happened to one Illinois man recently. He is now facing five felony charges for allegedly stealing a few bottles of body wash, nails, lotion, and hand sanitizer from a Walgreens.

While he has a previous shoplifting [...]

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Mistaken Delivery? Returning It for Money Is a Crime in Illinois

Dec 29, 2019

Fraud | Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft

The holidays are upon us, meaning that the mail is overloaded with packages of all kinds. During this hectic time of year, it’s not unusual to receive packages that aren’t addressed to you.

In some cases, it’s not even possible to return the package to its intended recipient. So in this case, what do you do with this unwanted item?

If the item happens to be worth some money, you might be tempted to return it to a local retailer [...]

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Ways to Defend against an Illinois Shoplifting Charge

Sep 8, 2019

Shoplifting / Retail Theft

Shoplifting is common; so much so that many people see it as being no big deal. However, shoplifting is in fact a criminal offense taken very seriously by retailers and the state of Illinois.

Were you aware that shoplifting as little as $300 in merchandise is an automatic felony punishable by 2-5 years in prison? That’s an easy sum to reach these days — a couple of shirts and a nice bag, really.

Additionally, regardless of the value of items [...]

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