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I was in kohls last week and I was in flagrant delit of theft. We call police but the police officers don't arrest me and the responsibles of the store told me that we have to send me an mail. Is it true?? What I have to do? The responsible of the store make a copy of my temporary licence driver of Florida but I'm a tourist. Legally I want to know if the can arrest me or if the have some mail effectively the have to send me for pay at my hotel
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I am a bit unclear as to the question. However, in Shoplifting cases the store usually detains you and calls the police. Since it is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $250 for a 1st offense in MA, the police will typically not arrest but instead have you summonsed for a Clerk's Hearing. This is an excellent opportunity for you to resolve this without a criminal record. Call my office if you wish to discuss your options in greater detail at (508) 752-7500.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 8:03 AM