Loss Prevention Officers in Miami Shoplifting Cases Who Are Loss Prevention Officers, and What is Their Role? If you've been accused of shoplifting in Miami, chances are a loss prevention officer confronted you. Loss prevention officers, sometimes called LP officers or LPOs, are specially trained retail store employees whose primary responsibility is to detect and apprehend shoplifters. While regular [...]
Civil Penalties for Shoplifting in Florida In addition to criminal charges, people charged with shoplifting in Florida face the threat of civil penalties sought by retailers to recoup the costs of theft and deter future offenses. Understanding these additional civil consequences is critical when faced with a shoplifting accusation in Florida. Retaining legal counsel experienced in defending against retailers' civil [...]
How You Can Be Wrongly Detained for Shoplifting Have you ever been stopped in a store and accused of shoplifting when you were completely innocent? This humiliating and infuriating experience happens more often than you may realize. While loss prevention officers have an important job to do in preventing theft, they must follow strict legal guidelines before detaining a customer. [...]
Falsely Accused of Shoplifting in Miami? When you're out shopping in Miami, the last thing you expect is to be accused of stealing merchandise by a loss prevention officer (LPO). Unfortunately, this scenario can happen to innocent people, as LPOs sometimes make mistakes or falsely accuse individuals of shoplifting. In this post, we'll discuss why these false accusations occur [...]
Retail Theft Charges in Miami Imagine the sinking feeling in your stomach as you find yourself in a situation you never thought possible. You're facing retail theft charges, and the entire ordeal is overwhelming. Whether this is the result of a misunderstanding or a momentary lapse in judgment, you must take these charges seriously. The consequences of a conviction can [...]
Have you ever wondered why people shoplift? It's a complex issue with many different factors. Some people steal because they're struggling financially and need basic necessities or luxuries they can't afford. Others might do it because of addiction, impulse control issues, or past traumas. And then some shoplift just for the thrill of it. But most shoplifters aren't professional [...]
At any given time, I represent at least 5 – 10 clients who are charged with shoplifting or petit theft. Invariably, my client is a professional or student with a squeaky clean record. This begs the question: Why did they do it?Although there certainly are cases where people are falsely accused, most of my shoplifting clients freely admit their guilt [...]
