2.22.23 - LARCENY PROBLEMS

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5 questions

a. Why do you think people shoplift? List the reasons.

What could be done to address each of the reasons for shoplifting you listed? Which would be most effective? Why?

If you saw a stranger shoplifting in a store, what would you do? Would your answer be different if you knew the person?

A movie star is caught shoplifting thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise. It is her first offense. What penalty should she receive? Would the penalty you recommend be different if she were not famous?

Disorderly Persons Offense (SHOPLIFTING - LOWEST):
●30 days to 6 months in jail
●Possible fines
Fourth Degree Theft:
●Property stolen equates to the value of $200 but less than $500
●Up to 18 months in jail.
●Fines up to $10,000 or double the stolen amount
Third Degree Theft
●Property stolen equates to the value of $500, but less than $75,000
●There was theft of a firearm, boat, plane, car, or companion animal
●3-5 years in jail
●Fines up to $15,000 or double the amount that was stolen
Second Degree Theft
●Property stolen equates to the value of $75,000 or more
●5-10 years in jail
Fines up to $150

USE THE CHART ABOVE TO CATEGORIZE THE FOLLOWING CRIMES

Elijah steals a Ford Mustang
Rachel steals a 75" flat screen from Target
Jayden steals my pure bred Scottish Terrier
Jennica takes some candy from the 7-11
Ajanea takes a nice dress for prom and puts it in her purse - the tag says $550 but there is a red sticker listing $499
Justin steals a Ferrari
Jashawn steals a Honus Wagner T206 baseball card

Second Degree
Third Degree
Fourth Degree
Disorderly Persons