On this Black Friday, the stores will be crowded with shoppers looking for the best deals and the lowest prices. However, this is also a day for many people to leave without paying for their merchandise. Under Tennessee law theft is defined as the following:
39-14-103. Theft of property.
A person commits theft of property if, with intent to deprive the owner of property, the person knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the owner's effective consent.
If the amount that is taken is under $500.00, then that is a misdemeanor with thefts over $500.00 being varying degrees of felony depending upon the amount taken.
Penalties for shoplifting are not simply going to be a ban from the store but could include substantial jail time. If you find yourself charged with shoplifting or theft, it is important to contact a licensed Tennessee attorney immediately.
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