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    Default How Long Do Stores Have to Charge You for Stealing

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Oklahoma

    So occasionally when I was shopping at Target I'd throw a few extra items in the bottom of my cart and not ring them up at self check out. No one ever stopped me, no employees ever asked if I needed help, nothing.

    Well I finally started going to therapy and now I'm not only feeling like shit for stealing but worried I may still get charges filed. How long do stores have in Oklahoma? And does anyone know how soon after stealing you usually hear from the police? I'm so done stealing and now looking back I can't believe I did that in the first place. I've never had any criminal charges before only a speeding ticket about 5 years ago.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting

    In your state, quite long. They can commence prosecution up to three years from the date the crime occurred. Frankly, if you didn't hear about in within a couple of months of it happening, it likely isn't going to.

    Guidance:

    1. Stop stealing.
    2. Stay out of that Target for a while, they may be watching for you.
    3. If the police or prosecutor come asking questions, decline to speak to them without an attorney.
    4. If you get arrested or notice of criminal charges, do nothing/say nothing before you get an attorney.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting

    Honestly I don't know if I'll ever be able to walk into Target again. Online shopping for me from now on. Also if they do decide on some course of action is it more likely to get something in the mail or that they'll send an officer to my door?

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    Default Re: Shoplifting

    Could happen either way.

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