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    Default Shoplifting in Texas

    This evening I went into a CVS Pharmacy and shoplifted a $7 item. As I was leaving, I got in my car and noticed one of the employees outside with a pen glaring at me. She stood there as I sat in my car and didn't leave until I pulled away(presumably writing my license plate down). I didn't even leave the parking lot, turned around, went back inside and paid for the item.

    1. What, if any, problems could arise from this?
    2. Assuming the police or some authorities were called what could happen?
    3. Do I have to be caught/detained in the act or is her word/whatever camera footage there is good enough?
    4.Or is it just here-say at that point?

    Thanks in advance for any advice!

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    Default Re: Tx Shoplifting, Semi-Caught

    1. They could still send you a civil demand and report your theft to the police.
    2. If reported to the police you could be arrested and convicted of theft.
    3. It is not necessary to catch criminals in the act. They only need sufficient evidence. Testimony of witnesses is evidence, Video is evidence.
    4. The term is "hearsay" and witness testimony of what they observed is not hearsay. Hearsay is a witness testifying about what someone else say they saw.

    It's quite possible that CVS will not pursue this furhter (perhaps they gave you the benefit of the doubt). If you get a call from the police, decline to talk to them without legal counsel.

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