How Well Do You Know the Retail Theft Laws in Minnesota?
You probably know that taking an item from a store without paying for is shoplifting – or retail theft. What if you put something into your purse, bag, or pocket, but haven’t left the store yet? Is that theft? Or how about switching prices – is that considered stealing?
Even though retail theft is a common problem in Minnesota, many people don’t really understand the laws related to it in depth. Because of this, it is possible to engage in behavior that could result in a criminal charge without really understanding why.
In this blog post, we will be discussing the laws related to retail theft in Minnesota, what constitutes retail theft, and the penalties associated [...]