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Do I have to actually leave the store
to be convicted?
No. Once you conceal the goods on your
person, even while still in the store,
you provide prima facie evidence that
you intended to convert and defraud the
owner out of the value of the goods or
merchandize.
Does the store have the power to detain
me?
Yes, if you are caught shoplifting, or
if the store has a reasonable belief you
were shoplifting, the Virginia code allows
the store to detain you for up to one
hour for the arrival of the police.
What if I buy items stolen from someone
else?
If you buy or receive from someone or
help in concealing stolen goods, knowing
they are stolen goods, you can be found
guilty of petit or grand larceny even
if the person who actually took the items
is not convicted.
DISCLAIMER: David A. Cardon is an
attorney at the Virginia Beach office
of Caron & Goodman, P.C. who concentrates
his legal practice in traffic, criminal,
and personal injury law. Mr. Cardon provides
the materials contained above as a public
service and on an informational basis.
These materials are not intended to be
a comprehensive statement of Virginia
law, and are not intended to convey legal
advice. If you have a legal problem, you
should consult with an attorney in your
area who can investigate the particular
circumstances of your situation. You can
contact David Cardon, Esquire at (757)
306-9060 or dcardon@cglawfirm.net.
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