Is shoplifting from wal-mart considered theft of property T.C.A. 39-14-103?
103440
Who owns the merchandise until you purchase it...the store, so by trying to leave the store without purchasing the item you are in essence taking property that does not belong to you, so yes.
175671
no if the item is under waranty
284017
It's a way for them to limit your returns without a receipt. It was put in place due to the rise in shoplifting then returning items for the money.
1096932
Let me clear up the "it's only a misdemeanor" talk.\n\nIf they entered a business with the intent to use them (i.e. theft of money) it is a felony burglary. And no, I am not kidding.\n\nIn CA, all it takes is entering the business with the intent to commit theft, regardless of the amount stolen!\n\nCA's definition of theft includes taking property or money "by any false or fraudulent representation or pretense, defraud any other person of money,..."
504343
This is against the law in GA,  the police are not doing thier job.\n\nTell them it is GA Code 16-8-2. \nA person commits the offense of theft by taking when he unlawfully takes or, being in lawful possession thereof, unlawfully appropriates any property of another with the intention of depriving him of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated. \n\nIF they still will not, then you apply for a warrant against them in county court.  You will have to have them served and testify.  If the court accepts this, they would issue a warrant even if the police won't.
987252
To my knowledge it is not illegal but could be construed as a conflict of interest or witness coercion or tampering. If you have proof or reasonable suspicion,tell the lawyers involved. Peace.
772258
Theft involves stealing property.  Burglary is defined differently by different states, but it just about always involves unlawfully entering a structure of some sort with the intent to steal stuff.  The crime is usually complete upon entry, even if nothing is stolen.  Variations would require "breaking" and entering, or limit it to dwellings.  Others define burglary in such a way that shoplifters can be prosecuted as burglars.
791433
The bottom line is, did you take it or not? If not, then there can be nothing on the tape that will cause you any concern. As soon as this charge was made, you should have contacted a lawyer. You have several options here, and you really need a lawyer to do this for you. You can sue for recovery of lost wages. Sue for defamation of character. And sue for punative damages. \nDon't worry about the manager who opened the safe. That's not part of your concern. All you have to be clear on is the fact that you did not take the money. Tell your lawyer about the security cameras and he can insist on a viewing. \nGood luck!
87428
I'm not exactually sure what Quasi-Public property is [perhaps it falls under the "squatter" rules and regulations in NYC- where if a building is abandoned it then be reclaimed by new owners] but the Parking lot of Walmart is probablly owned by the company as it most likely rents the buildings that the other buisnesses reside in- and thus the parking lot is walmarts just as if an apartment building had a pool, it would belong to the owner of the apartment building.
1107814
No.  It's a lot of things, many of them illegal.  But I wouldn't call it stealing.  They didn't take something that belonged to someone else.  No one owns a job.  A job is not a property.\n\nIt is fraud, because they've used false ID, and used it to gain access to services they don't legitimately have access to.  It is also a violation of probably a dozen other laws, but I don't see any theft.
1017584
This is state law, so it depends on your state.\nHowever, if the property is illegal it will never be returned.  If there is an ongoing investigation, they can keep the property until the case is resolved, in the event of a cold case, this could be indefinate depending on the property in question, or until the statute of limitations runs out on the crime.\n\nFor a more specific answer, the property, the reason for seizure, and the state would be required.
1180390
Your question relates to the "shopkeeper's rights," and one of those rights is to ask a patron to leave the premises.  This request is ususally followed up by a "no-trespass" order from the police that officially advises the individual that they are not wanted on the premises.  I assume that you know that you may not exclude someone based on any of the factor articulated in Title VII of the United States Code -- specifically:   race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability.
1090234
Possession is 9/10's the law, therefore since you are acting on behalf of the bank who owns the property, you don't have to contact the people.  I'm sure they've had plenty of notices, too.  Those people no longer own the property, therefore their personal belongings no longer belong to them.
495063
I have been arrested for accessory to an attempted shoplift of A candy bar.I never left the car.The kid didnt even steal the candy bar.I didnt know A thing about it,and the kid didnt even do it,but They arrested me.To make matters worse,it wasnt even my kid.
202000
no, lots of stores do this, or at least mark that item off, so they can't steal another one and return it too.
393114
A google search should find it, and you might find it from other more specific places, like Walmart.com, believe it or not. \n\nHowever, please also remember:: \n\nThou Shalt Not Steal
216718
This is illegal.  If you take it anywhere to sell, the shop keeper (or equivalent) will confiscate it as required by law.  Counterfeiting is a crime and is handled by the Secret Service.  Trust me, you don't want to go there.