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  1. #1
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    Default Retail Return Fraud

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: VA

    Ok.

    I've bought a few things at Nordstrom and returned the fake version. In the two times I've done it one was damaged out and the other just went back into circulation.

    I also bought a product and returned a real one but slightly used one to Nordstrom (mine stopped working, it was a cosmetic electronic so I know it was damaged out).

    My conscious weighs heavy so I would like to be fully informed of all repercussions.

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    Default Re: Retail Return Fraud

    Virginia is very tough on retail fraud.

    Before you do it again, ask yourself if a few thousand dollars is worth it? And the criminal record that will haunt you for the rest of your life?

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    Default Re: Retail Return Fraud

    You committed the crime of theft, on mulitple occasions. In fact, in the fraudulent return context it is pretty clear that you enter the building with the intent to commit a crime. If you are ever caught doing that it would be easy for the store to charge you with burglary, a felony. Although most retail theft crimes are charges as a misdemeanor - which is bad enough - a felony is a very serious crime and can carry a lengthy prison term. Multiple felonies - which you are guilty of by your own admission - can result in a long time in prison.

    Other consequences of getting caught include: 1) a very difficult time ever getting a good job with felony convictions on your record; 2) difficulty in getting licensed for many professions; 3) a civil demand by the store for damages several times what you stole; 4) difficulty in even renting an apartment or house, because most landlords do criminal background checks; and 5) inability to maintain a decent credit rating.

    So, stop doing this stupid crime.

    As to feeling guilty, live with it. Don't do something really stupid like going back to the store and trying to apologize and clear your conscience. That would only get you in more trouble.

    It sounds like you got away with the crimes so far, but if the police or anyone else contacts you with questions about what you have done get a lawyer. Say absolutely nothing to anyone except a lawyer who has been hired or appointed by a court to represent you. If you get charged with a crime and you cannot afford a lawyer, ask the court to appoint one for you. Hopefully, for you, this will never come up. If you keep stealing, though, it is practically certain that you will get caught eventually.

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    Default Re: Retail Return Fraud

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    As to feeling guilty, live with it. Don't do something really stupid like going back to the store and trying to apologize and clear your conscience. That would only get you in more trouble.
    While I do have guilt - I still have a brain.

    The last act was committed roughly 3 months ago, so hopefully I can just move on and be internally embarrassed by my own behavior.

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    Don't forget the one "fake" item you returned that went into circulation. I'm sure whoever paid a Nordstrom price for a fake is really happy with their item.....

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    Default Re: Retail Return Fraud

    I still have a brain.
    That's a matter up for discussion, since you keep doing it.

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