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    Default Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    I feel like the dumbest person in the world. Here's what happened.

    About 6 months ago I was on pain medication for my knee and was really screwed up in the head. I was food shopping at Shoprite in NY and opened a bottle of Aleve (pain killer) and swallowed a few and inadvertently put the bottle in my pocket. I paid for my goceries and walked out and security hauled me in and wrote me up for the bottle of Aleve. I tried to explain I was on medication and not thinking straight but they didn't want to hear it. Shoprite's corporate law firm sent me a letter and I paid a $75.00 fine.

    A few days ago I was shopping at the same Shoprite and was checking out at the self checkout register and honestly didn't see an item (worth $9.00) in the very front section of my cart. I accidently placed a bag on top of it, paid for my goods and left the store. In the parking lot, security approached me and asked if I paid for everything in my cart. I said I think so, showed them my receipt and the goods in my cart. I then discovered the unpaid item under one of my bags at the very front of the cart and apologized but they didn't want to hear it. They wrote me up AGAIN, made me sign and sent me on my way with no clue as to what is going to happen.

    I'm totally responsible for my actions, however, BOTH times were innocent mistakes. I'm an upstanding member of my community, a family man and a combat Veteran as well and don't want a criminal record. Should wait till I hear from the Shoprite corporate office or should I consult a criminal attorney now? What are the penalties involved and what are the odds I will be charged with a crime? I seem to remember the first time, Shoprite security said something about if I'm caught again I would be banned from the store.

    Any input and or adivice would be greatly appreciated.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    Please do not use the "innocent mistake, medication or War Vet" defense! True or not it wont be bleieved! Its been used countless times to no avail! None of those things are excuse for the law! If you innocently run a rd light you still get ticket. Now if "store" finds you previous incident they charge you with tresspassing and file charges for theft (two counts) for both incidents. You need to talk with an Attorney about this

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    At this point it isn't clear that they have made a police report, or that they intend to do so. A consultation with a lawyer wouldn't hurt, but if no police report was made it also won't help.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    Agreed but store can file charges at anytime long as SOL has not run out. If they uncover first case its quite possible they may file. the consultation with an Attorney can prepare him in event they do file

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    Quote Quoting aaron
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    At this point it isn't clear that they have made a police report, or that they intend to do so. A consultation with a lawyer wouldn't hurt, but if no police report was made it also won't help.
    No police report was made. The police were never called the first or second time. I seem to remember the first time the store security saying if it happens again I would be banned from the store.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    Understood but they can file charges for either icident anytime long as SOL has not run out. Its not likely they will but it is possible especially if they find first incident

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting Twice at Shoprite in New York State

    Quote Quoting Chris Smith
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    I feel like the dumbest person in the world. Here's what happened.

    About 6 months ago I was on pain medication for my knee and was really screwed up in the head. I was food shopping at Shoprite in NY and opened a bottle of Aleve (pain killer) and swallowed a few and inadvertently put the bottle in my pocket. I paid for my goceries and walked out and security hauled me in and wrote me up for the bottle of Aleve. I tried to explain I was on medication and not thinking straight but they didn't want to hear it. Shoprite's corporate law firm sent me a letter and I paid a $75.00 fine.

    A few days ago I was shopping at the same Shoprite and was checking out at the self checkout register and honestly didn't see an item (worth $9.00) in the very front section of my cart. I accidently placed a bag on top of it, paid for my goods and left the store. In the parking lot, security approached me and asked if I paid for everything in my cart. I said I think so, showed them my receipt and the goods in my cart. I then discovered the unpaid item under one of my bags at the very front of the cart and apologized but they didn't want to hear it. They wrote me up AGAIN, made me sign and sent me on my way with no clue as to what is going to happen.

    I'm totally responsible for my actions, however, BOTH times were innocent mistakes. I'm an upstanding member of my community, a family man and a combat Veteran as well and don't want a criminal record. Should wait till I hear from the Shoprite corporate office or should I consult a criminal attorney now? What are the penalties involved and what are the odds I will be charged with a crime? I seem to remember the first time, Shoprite security said something about if I'm caught again I would be banned from the store.

    Any input and or adivice would be greatly appreciated.


    sounds like you shoplifted twice.. clean cut. I am also a family man and a combat veteran and have no criminal record as do many of the shoplifters that are caught. sounds like you will just get a fine again.

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