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Arkansas Shoplifting- It can happen to anyone

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Shoplifting is a crime that can touch any type of family regardless of race, religion, economic situation, or otherwise. There are people who shoplift that desperately need food and clothing. There are also people who shoplift and admittedly do not understand why they do so. Generally, shoplifting in Arkansas is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to a year in jail and/or a $2,500.00 fine. However, due to the rise in cost of clothing items, the firm has seen many many persons charged with felony theft of property as a result of what most people would consider “shoplifting.” In Arkansas, the type of charge you get for theft/shoplifting is based upon the value of the goods taken. It is broken down as follows: $500.00 or less = Class A Misdemeanor >$500...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on December 01, 2009 (boomark / email).