Almost Shoplifted but Changed My Mind - But Could Look Guilty on Camera

[BOR]

In most states including IL, not only was the concealment a crime but also the movement of a product to enhance theft.

In other words, if you movement of the product made it easier for someone else to steal it, you are STILL on the hook.

Never heard of that crime, what is it called?


flash, IF what you did is considered attempted theft, if you are charged there are doctrines in the law known as Renunciation, (compare Withdrawal).

In other words you RENOUNCED your intention to follow through with the crime. While not a legal cure, it is an arguable defense.

[flashgordon]

The wire was not cutted or damaged at all, it was in perfect conditions, just not attached to the device, like if the sticky part was gone bad.
Please, I'm scared enough, don't give me worrying informations if you are not absolutely sure. I learned the lesson.

Thanks again everybody.

[PandorasBox]

flying...thanks for the correction.

Flash...still...stay out of that store....

[flashgordon]

How long it will take to them to identify and notify me, if they want to? Days, weeks, months? In other words, after how long could I fell out of troubles?

Thank you

[PandorasBox]

State laws vary. Basically, stores have 1-2 years to file criminal charges.

Seriously....if you have not heard anything within a couple months, I'd say you're safe. But I would still stay out of that store (and any other locations nearby) for a good 6 months atleast....(L.P. personnel tend to work different stores in an area, not just one store).

[BOR]

State laws vary. Basically, stores have 1-2 years to file criminal charges.

The Statute of limitations is the time frame a commencement of prosecution must take place by the govt.

If the crime is known for a year by the business and they approach the city or county attorney to file charges after a year, they may say forget it, and would have more than every legal right to do so.