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CHAPTER #39: THEFT. 3929 RETAIL THEFT. OFFENSE DEFINED. Takes possession of merchan-dise with intent to deprive Alters, transfers or removes labels Switches containers with intent to deprive. OFFENSE (con’t). Under-rings with intent to deprive
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CHAPTER #39: THEFT 3929 RETAIL THEFT
OFFENSE DEFINED • Takes possession of merchan-dise with intent to deprive • Alters, transfers or removes labels • Switches containers with intent to deprive
OFFENSE (con’t) • Under-rings with intent to deprive • Destroys, renders inopera-tive any security system with intent to deprive
GRADING: 3929 • Summary: first offense and value under $150 • M-2: second offense and value less than $150 • M-1: first or second offense and value over $150
F-3 if the following Third or more offenses Over $2000 Vehicle or Firearm
AGGREGATION All products stolen are added together for value
PRESUMPTIONS • Intentional concealment inside or out is primi facie for intent to de-prive
EVIDENCE • Recovery of merchandise not critical for success-ful prosecu-tion
DETENTION • With probable cause may de-tail in a reasonable manner for a reasonable time to: • 1.Identifyand verify actor • 2. Investigate andrecover un-purchased items
DETENTION 3. Notify police or 4. Private prosecution
JUDICIAL REDUCTION PROHIBITED
DEFINITIONS • Conceal: not visible through ordinary means • Full RetailValue: adver-tised price
DEFINITIONS (con’t) • Merchandise: goods for sale • Merchant: owner, worker • Premises: in-side & outside
DEFINITIONS • Store: where merchandise offered sale • Under-ring: charge less that full retail price
FINGERPRINTING • Age 16 and older within five days of issuing order