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Is It Still Shoplifting If You Put the Merchandise Back?

By Joshi Law Firm, PA |

Under Florida law, a person commits theft if they “knowingly” obtain to use–or “endeavor” to obtain or use–someone else’s property with the intent to deprive that person of their property. Put another way, you can still be convicted of theft in Florida by attempting (i.e., endeavoring) to take someone else’s property, even if that… Read More »

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What Constitutes Petit Theft In Florida?

By Joshi Law Firm, PA |

Unlawfully taking property that is not yours and that you are not entitled to is theft. When that property is worth less than $750, in Florida, this crime is called petit theft. Petit theft is a misdemeanor offense in most cases but can be a felony offense in others. Petit theft is not solely… Read More »

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Woman Claims She Was Under The Influence Of Marijuana While Shoplifting

By Joshi Law Firm, PA |

They say that marijuana use is harmless. After all, the drug has never actually killed anyone. But it can apparently cause you to get in trouble with the law, according to an elderly Florida woman, who claims that her medical marijuana made her unaware she was stealing clothing. The 78-year-old woman was arrested on… Read More »

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