What to do if my wife is being accused of shoplifting but all the items they are accusing her of stealing stayed in the store so weren’t actually on her when she was leaving?
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What to do if my wife is being accused of shoplifting but all the items they are accusing her of stealing stayed in the store so weren’t actually on her when she was leaving?
What is the best way to prove her innocence? The items went back.
Asked on August 7, 2014 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
Theresa Langford / Theresa C. Langford, Attorney at Law
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Your question does not make very much sense. I suspect she was stopped on her way out of the store. Depending upon what actually happened, she may be able to avoid criminal charges. Maybe. She does not have to prove her innocence, the DA has to prove her guilt. Hire a lawyer - theft is a crime of moral turpitude and lasts forever on a person's record. She needs to address the problem with a professional who can review the state's file, and assist her by finding out what evidence is facing her. Good luck.
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