Pretrial Diversion

The Defendant’s Guide to Shoplifting

In Texas, there is no separate criminal offense called “shoplifting.” Instead, people who steal merchandise from open retail stores are prosecuted on theft charges. What is the definition of shoplifting? The term “shoplifting” generally refers to stealing goods from a retail establishment during regular business hours. Under Texas law, shoplifting is considered theft because Texas …

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