I was accused of shoplifting and the stolen merchandise was in my possession and my friend ran i was caught...
345047
get a lawyer who will plea bargain so that you get a misdemeanor, not a felony.
167620
ive been caught, i was trying to take a DVD, and got caught.  totally not worth it.  i was sentenced to 10 days of house arrest, plus 1 year of supervised probation, not to mention the fines and fees associated with the proccess, all in all i shelled out about $500. not worth the time or effort.
28838
It depends on the items that are missing.  If it's money that's missing and being embezzeled, just go past your superiors and straight to the cops.  If it's company property that's missing such as office supplies or sales merchandise and you've gone through the proper channels then that's about all you can do.  I would recommend that you document everything you notice.  Make sure to include dates, times and names if possible.  Then you would have it as backup if anybody were to try and accuse you.
1050869
Did the debit card have a NAME on it? Was it your "friends" name? \n\nDid you have the PIN number? How did you get it?\n\nDid you make a purchase or take money out of the ATM? \n\nIf you REASONABLY believed that your "friend" owned the card then you may have a defense. Theft is an "intent" crime meaning that the State would have to prove that you had the knowledge that the card was stolen in order to get a Jury to convict.\n\nHowever, if the name on the card was not your friend's name, then you reasonably should have known that your friend could not give you permission to use the card.\n\nGetting an attorney is always a good idea. Talk to him/her about your options.
886223
Do you mean that you stole $71.00? The question was worded so poorly that I couldn't tell. \n\nAssuming that I got it correctly, it would depend on who you stole it from (since embezzlement, shoplifting and robbery all carry different penalties)and where you live. So your question is useless.
346924
Was it a related charge?  ie 1st degree murder to 2nd degree murder?  Then there's no material change in the charges and it can proceed.  If they went from shoplifting to assault and battery though they'd have to give time to prepare a defense to that since that was not the orginial charge.
49742
depends on how much he stole...no no...I'm joking...of course you have to go to the police...otherwise you'll be an accessory to the crime...I know tough break.
763024
Prove in court  that you did commit the crime.  Look for a free assistance legal group and seek free service to protect your rights.
929877
that actually happened to my younger sister when she was 15 and this security guard at sears told her she had stolen clothes which wasnt true and my sister refused to go with him and he grabbed her and took her to the back and didnt let my mom in with her and quetioned her. and of course she didnt take anything and i have no idea what made him think that cause we walked out with no bags and we werent even wearing jackets or anything. but long story short we sued and won some money and he was suspended from his job for awhile. Now what would i do if i was accused: well my sisters lawyer said if we would have let him take her down and handcuff her we would have won alot more money. so if i was innocent and there was no reason him for that accusation then... i think you know where im goin with this.
306140
If you found the item in a store or somehwere you can put up a flyer near where you found it and ask that the owner call and identify the item. You can also turn it in to the police and they will handle it. Or you can put an ad in the local paper. The first 2 will not cost you anything.
11862
get out of town!!! I mean you're joking aren't you? who would do such a thing? is it fake money? drug money? a wishful thinking? a"putting me on" kind of question? c'mon, that's wow . well, anyway... if you report it to the police and no one claims it back upon proof...then you can claim it back, legally is yours. get it in writting and becareful with cheap lawyers......I should say dishonest lawyers...there are more then plenty now days.......good luck
1163187
If you have someone elses property and do not give it back, that is a crime in many states ( depends on your state law)  it is called theft by conversion ( refusl to give it back)\n\nDoes not matter if insured or not.\n\n** of course you may just sue them in small claims court for the value of the goods.\n\n** and of course you can do both
435879
Unless your brothers friend was a signatory to the bank account then it was theft. If he was a signatory then unfortunately nothing you can do. If the police will not prosecute even though it is theft then you can sue for return of the money.
587875
(1) Retail theft constitutes a: \n\n(i) Summary offense when the offense is a first offense \nand the value of the merchandise is less than $150. \n\n(ii) Misdemeanor of the second degree when the offense \nis a second offense and the value of the merchandise is \nless than $150. \n\n(iii) Misdemeanor of the first degree when the offense \nis a first or second offense and the value of the \nmerchandise is $150 or more. \n\n(iv) Felony of the third degree when the offense is a \nthird or subsequent offense, regardless of the value of the \nmerchandise. \n\n(v) Felony of the third degree when the amount involved \nexceeds $2,000 or if the merchandise involved is a firearm \nor a motor vehicle. (Added by L.1996, Act 200(1), eff. \n2/18/97.)
683117
Ask for the proof or reasoning on why it was a false claim..\n\nIf they can't proof it didn't happen either then your friend can't be charged with anything.\n\nThey can't simply take the cops word over yours.\n\nThe more you chase it the more likely they are to drop it.
527239
There really isn't anything u can do. U got cold busted so u can't lie about it.
749418
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoplifting#United_Kingdom