With all the inquiries about what will happen in a shoplifting case, I will give an example of two cases which I was involved in and which were resolved by the courts today.
Case #1
Male subject 18 years of age stole a shirt valued at $65. It was his first offense. He was cooperative and was issued a summons by the police and released. In court today, he pleaded guilty to the shoplifting charge and received 10 days in jail, with 10 days suspended. He was ordered to pay restitution to the store, was banned from the store for a period of a year and told that if he kept the peace and was on good behavior for a year, the state would drop the charges against him.
Case #2
Female subject, 25 years of age stole a fragrance bottle valued at $69. She had previous offenses and fought with us on the apprehension. She was charged with shoplifting and assault and battery.
Her sentence as posted on the online court system directory for the shoplifting case.
Final Disposition: Guilty
Sentence: 60 Day(s) Sentence Suspension Time: 60 Day(s)
Fine: $200.00 Cost: $186.00
For the assault and battery
Final Disposition: Guilty
Sentence: 60 Day(s) Sentence Suspension Time: 50 Day(s)
Fine: $.00 Cost: $150.00
Hopefully this is of help to people.

