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False Imprisonment For Shoplifting In Dallas
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Misdemeanor Cases (Theft): The statute of limitations for misdemeanor theft (such as shoplifting) is two years after the commission of the crime. If the value of the stolen goods is up to $2,500, it falls under misdemeanor offenses1.
A person can be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony based on the value of the stolen property. Misdemeanor Charges: $100 or less: Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. $100-$750: Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum jail sentence of 180 days and a fine of up to $2,000.
Remain calm, seek legal assistance, and gather evidence to support your innocence. With the help of a retail theft lawyer, you can navigate the legal process and work towards clearing your name.
In general, it is considered a felony offense if you take any item valued at over $2,500. Any item between $2,500 and $30,000 is a state jail felony, with prison time lasting 180 days to two years. Felony theft is charged to those who take items valued between $30,000 and $150,000.
Class B Misdemeanor — If the stolen goods are worth $100 or more but less than $750, shoplifting carries a potential fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail.
Indeed, declining to prosecute certain low-level offenses like shoplifting has been found to increase public safety. The policing of “organized retail theft” is also racialized.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 124.001, a person who reasonably believes that another has stolen or is attempting to steal property is privileged to detain that person in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time to investigate ownership of the property.
Class C Misdemeanor — For property valued at less than $100, the maximum penalty is a fine of up to $500. Class B Misdemeanor — If the stolen goods are worth $100 or more but less than $750, shoplifting carries a potential fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail.