Theft Crimes

Shoplifting or retail fraud can affect both the business that loses products and customers patronizing the business. In Illinois, it is illegal to steal from a person or a business. Yet, many people assume that the charges for such offenses will be minor, especially...

Shoplifting includes several situations, including taking an item without paying, removing the price tag or switching price tags to pay less than what is originally marked.  Illinois takes all theft cases seriously and understanding the law and potential penalties is...