Ways to Defend against an Illinois Shoplifting Charge
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 [...]
 
  		  	 
   
        				 
        			


 
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            