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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 10/28/03
Jackie from NC said:
I was with some friend who I assumed shoplifted if I went into the dressing room brought my items back out,while I was out of the dressing room told my friend to try on a skirt not having no idea that she would steal it could I get arrested
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On 09/29/03
Korey from CA said:
Shplifting is not rewarding. Me and my friends would steal sodas everyday from the store down the street and when they wised up, I was the only one left in the store bcuz my friends bailed. ITS DUMB.
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On 08/21/03
Kailynn from AZ said:
My friend shoplifted one time at a local store at the age of 15. She took about $15 worth of movies, she only recieved 5 hours of community service. Weird....
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On 07/29/02
Bob from MD said:
One year is not enough if your the victim!
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On 06/08/02
Meghan from NC said:
I think one year in jail is insane. As long as a weapon was not taken, one should just do community service to pay for it.
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