Can You Get Away With Ignoring a Store Trespass Ban

Figured id explain this as i see people ask often and its something i know well. I have 6 petty theft 4 of them at walmart. They stem from time i spent as a heroin and cocaine addict. The first one wasnt even a big deal, 3 days in jail 177 days suspended no similar offenses 2yrs. On the second one walmart itself made me sign somethin saying banned for life. They also explained fully it meant they dont even want my money, they spell it out. They also took my picture in loss prevention office. I have never been arrested for the criminal trespass they can press even when getting 2 more petty thefts after. The penaltys increase each time. Last 1 cost me 110days. People say they have facial recognition its a lie. But loss provention travels stores aiwithin so many miles amd did call me by first name at door. If i get away at this point they just put warrants out. I assume aside fr being recognized they check footage vs photos of people they have on life ban list. I can still shop there except the one i was arrested stealing from 2 times no problems no loss prevention following me no trespass. Canton ohio

I always wanted reliable trustworthy information and could.never find any when.it.first happened may someone learn from.my.mistakes. so my lessons can save them from the same fate.

While that may be the case in your area, it may not necessarily be the case nationwide. It is always best to stay out of stores where you have been trespassed lest you run into the one guy/gal that does enforce it.

Walmart does, or at least was, using facial recognition software at some point. If I recall it was a limited use in only one area of one state. That doesn’t mean they aren’t using it still in some areas or that they won’t institute its use as technology becomes better and cheaper.

Video from an individual store is adequate to prosecute a trespass.

Wherher the trespass was for the specific store or nationwide also matters. If it was nationwide, then it can be applied nationwide.

If a person wishes to push their luck they shouldn’t complain if some day the police show up on their doorstep to arrest them.

The lesson many people learn before they are caught stealing, and that you hope people would learn after being caught stealing, is that they shouldn't steal.

As for trespass bans, they don't ordinarily come into play at random. They normally come into play when a person draws the attention of loss prevention staff and, as a result, is identified as having been previously banned. So if the person shoplifts again, or the person is detained with a friend or family member who is shoplifting, once the store confirms their identity they can be charged with trespassing.

If an LP recognizes you as banned, they can seek to have you charged with trespassing. If the store has face recognition software, a match comes up, and it is confirmed, the store can seek to have you charged with shoplifting. If you go to return an item, are asked to present your ID, and are identified as having been banned, the store can seek to have you charged with shoplifting. Etc.