Immigration Consequences of Theft Charges for Non-US Citizens in Miami If you're not a U.S. citizen and have been charged with theft in Miami-Dade County, you face more than potential jail time and fines. A theft conviction can trigger severe immigration consequences, including deportation. Our Miami criminal defense attorneys have extensive experience protecting non-citizens from the devastating effects of [...]
Shoplifting Charges for Non-Citizens: Potential Immigration Consequences in Miami If you are not a U.S. citizen and have been charged with shoplifting in Miami, you may be worried about how a conviction could impact your immigration status. As experienced criminal defense attorneys in Miami, we understand the unique challenges and concerns non-citizens face when dealing with criminal charges. In [...]
Facing Shoplifting Charges at Bloomingdale's in Miami? After a long day, you wandered into a gleaming white Bloomingdale's in Miami, perhaps in Aventura or Dadeland Mall. As you walked past towering displays bursting with the latest fashions, a pretty scarf or pair of sunglasses may have caught your eye. You slipped it into your bag without thinking. Maybe you [...]
What is Larceny in Florida? Larceny is a term that has its roots in old English common law. Back then, larceny referred specifically to the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's tangible personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property. However, while larceny is still used in some state laws, Florida statutes [...]
Facing Shoplifting Charges from CVS In Miami, Florida Being accused of shoplifting or retail theft at any store can be an extremely stressful and unsettling experience. Having to deal with CVS shoplifting charges in Miami, Florida, invokes additional challenges as the pharmacy chain giant takes aggressive action against those believed to have stolen merchandise from their stores to set [...]
Consequences of a Theft Conviction in Florida Being charged with a theft crime can lead to devastating consequences that can negatively impact your life for years. If convicted of theft in Florida, even a seemingly minor charge, you may face substantial fines, probation or community service requirements, permanent criminal record, and possibly even jail time. Understanding these severe penalties [...]
Rite Aid's Reckless Facial Recognition Practices The recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint against Rite Aid provides an alarming case study of a major retailer recklessly deploying facial recognition technology to profile customers. Emma Roth's recent article in The Verge highlighted that Rite Aid secretly used facial recognition systems in hundreds of stores from 2012 to 2020 to identify [...]
Miami Defendant's Appeal Highlights Jury Unanimity in Petit Theft Case Petit theft charges may seem straightforward on the surface, but as a recent Miami case illustrates, complex legal questions can underlie even relatively minor alleged crimes. When a theft offense involves alternative acts as the means of commission, issues around jury unanimity requirements come into play with real implications for [...]
How to Beat a Self-Checkout Theft Charge in Miami You're rushing through the grocery store to get home to make dinner. The regular checkout lines are long, so you decide to use the self-checkout. You scan most of your items, but your mind is elsewhere, and you forget to scan a couple of small things. Before you know it, you're [...]
Understanding the Shopkeeper's Privilege in Florida If you've ever been detained by a store owner or employee under suspicion of shoplifting, you may be wondering about your rights and the legality of the situation. This is where the concept of the "Shopkeeper's Privilege" comes into play. This post explains how the Shopkeeper's Privilege works in Florida, what it allows [...]
