Shoplifting charges in Oklahoma are legally called “larceny from a retailer.”
If you or someone you know faces shoplifting charges in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Okmulgee criminal defense attorney today.
Proving Shoplifting Charges in Oklahoma
In order to secure a conviction of larceny from a retailer in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, a state prosecutor must prove each of these seven elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
First, taking;
Second, carrying away;
Third, merchandise;
Fourth, from a retailer/wholesaler;
Fifth, valued at [dollar amount];
Sixth, by fraud/stealth;
Seventh, with the intent to deprive permanently.
Under this definition, a prosecutor must prove that a defendant intended to keep an item he removed from a store.
It is therefore a defense that a defendant accidentally or unintentionally took an item.
Penalties for Larceny from a Retailer
It is a misdemeanor to steal goods valued at less than $500. In this case, a conviction of shoplifting charges in Oklahoma will result in a fine between $100 and $500 and up to 30 days in the county jail.
A second-time offender, however, will face between 30 days and 12 months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
A third-time offender may face between two and five years in prison.
Anyone who has been suspected of stealing goods between $500 and $1,000, on the other hand, will be charged with a felony crime and may serve up to one year in county jail and may face up to $5,000 in fines.
Theft of goods valued at more than $1,000 may lead to up to five years in prison.
Low-cost Consultation: Okmulgee Theft Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know is facing a larceny from retailer charge, call 918-756-9600 now for a low-cost strategy session at Wirth Law Office – Okmulgee.
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