QUESTION
Could they still charge me for theft if I left?
Asked on Dec 26th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was approached out of the store and asked to come back in. I got in my car and left. Could I still be charged?
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Howell, MI
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Yes, absolutely.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 10:03 PM
Jacob P. Sartz
Yes, you could be charged. However, it would be hard for them to identify you though unless someone recognized you or they got your car's information. Simply because a person is charged does not mean they will be convicted. The prosecutor must prove any allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. I strongly advise anyone charged with a criminal offense to exercise their right to council and either retain a lawyer or request that the court appoint them a lawyer payable at the public's expense.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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Anyone can be charged, it's another matter entirely if your guilt can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If they can show proof that you stole something, then yes. I.E. a video tape.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Yes, if they have probable cause to believe your stole something, charges could be brought.
Answered on Dec 29th, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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If you stole, you can get charged. The big question is if they can ID you.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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Yes, they may charge you if they can determine your idenitity.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Keeley D. Heath
Yes. If contacted by police, you should not speak to them about the incident and request an attorney.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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If a person is suspected of shop lifting, then reasonable steps can be take to detain the person. If the person is not detained, they could still be charged with shop lifting. It would be a matter of proving the offense as to whether there is enough to go forward or be convicted.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2011 at 2:34 PM