Does shoplifting lead to prison ??

[ECCOnoob 1,042]

So what? What happens to your "mates" might not happen to someone else.

 

Its certainly not just a straight NO. It depends on many factors. The shop can choose whether they want to prosecute or not. The value of the goods, personal circumstances, plea from the accused, witness evidence, previous form, previous punishment.....all have an effect on the circumstances.

 

As other more sensible people have stated a third strike, particuarly with previous bail conditions, could be the nail in the coffin and they may proceed to sentence.

[Harleyman 12]

He would have received life in prison in California under the three strikes law.

[Tsar Chasm 10]

Can we not deport him then.

[chem1st 10]

Aren't the guidelines £80 fine for thefts up to £100. And don't shops often let people go without calling police and just ban them from shop - less hassle.

[anywebsite 10]

Your family member probably has borderline personality disorder and will still shoplift even after going to jail.

 

Do they have many shops in jail?

[AJ sheffield 11]

I have known and still know some prolific shoplifters and I have yet to hear of any of them doing time for shoplifting, even when they are on suspended sentences.

[ANGELFIRE1 10]

Simple fact is, a shoplifter should do "time" the first time they are caught.

 

Angel.

[Cyclone 10]

He would have received life in prison in California under the three strikes law.

 

Is shoplifting a felony?

[buck 11]

Is shoplifting a felony?

It depends on frequency, amount taken and what state you live in.

[Cyclone 10]

It depends on frequency, amount taken and what state you live in.

 

I meant in California, as per the previous comment about three strikes. It is only three strikes for felonies right?

[paranoya 10]

tell them to do an armed robbery a couple of murders and do a moonie at the judge . they should get a rehabilitation holiday and a furnished flat

[thatsme 10]

Shoplifting will lead to custody eventually, no doubt about that, but not untill every effort to address the offending has been tried and failed. There is no giudeline to suggest an £80 pound fine for offences upto £100 or any other amount for that matter, fines are usually set at the level of the offenders ability to pay i.e. a high earner will be fined more than a low earner or anyone on JSA. A vast amount of shop theft will somewhere along the line include drug crime, usually selling stolen goods to get money for the next deal. So when someone appears in court for shop theft there are usually other issues to be dealt with, DRO's (drug rehabilitation orders ) could be considered with a view to try to stop drug use therefore reducing the need to shoplift, believe it or not it does occasionally work