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Question: What would the punishment be if someone shoplifted?
Answer: The punishments differ from state to state. In Arizona, shoplifting can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the amount of the item taken, the type of item taken (firearms are always a felony) and whether the person has a previous criminal record. For a juvenile in AZ the punishments can include probation, payment of fines, jail for up to one year, commitment to Juvenile Corrections or a treatment facility. It depends on the state and how the judge in court would handle the crime.
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On 05/19/04
jw from AZ said:
hi. if you stole from walmart. you will not be allowed to go back to walmart..that is store policy. and if a person who steals returns i believe they can arrest the person. if you are a minor though. you can shop with your parents. shoplifting is bad but it is forgivable..we all make mistakes..but God forgives us...
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On 04/29/04
DD from PA said:
Last night, I was caught shoplifting from Walmart. It was my first time ever doing it and now I wish I never did. I am so scared! I have never been in trouble before. They said i will be getting a paper in 2 weeks and i have to go to court.....Does anyone knows what will happen??? it was 79. I really dont want to go to jail for 5 years.......From all of this, it was my first time and it will be my last!! I will never want to go through this again...Thanks for listening and I hope I could hear from someone.
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On 04/28/04
John from AZ said:
I shoplifted just a few months ago with my friend and we both got busted. I'm still awaiting the sub poena. I had to pay the 100 + what I took. If you think you can get away with it...WRONG! They are much more advanced than you would think. Dont' do it.
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On 04/15/04
jen from Othe said:
I shoplifted, and heck, it's not worth it. My friend ditched all the blame on me and now I get a fellony, it sucks don't do it, it's the worst thing I have ever done, and will ever do.
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On 02/23/04
PATRICIA from NY said:
MY DAUGHTER STOLE MY CAT AND REFUSES TO RETURN IT TO ME.
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