Theft, Burglary & Robbery Minnesota
Employee Theft in Minnesota Retail and Restaurants: Defense Against Skimming and Sweethearting
For a retail cashier in Minneapolis, a restaurant server in St. Paul, or a warehouse associate in Rochester or Duluth, an employee theft allegation rarely starts with flashing poli...
Minnesota Theft Aggregation Laws: When Multiple Small Thefts Become a Felony
Most people assume that stealing a low-value item, like a $50 piece of clothing or a $20 electronic accessory, is a minor offense that will only result in a slap on the wrist. Whil...
How to Handle a Civil Demand Letter from a Minnesota Retailer After a Shoplifting Stop
If you were stopped by store security for suspected shoplifting, you might have left the store thinking the nightmare was over. However, weeks later, you may receive an intimidatin...
Defeating Security Devices in Minnesota: Criminal Charges for Booster Bags and Magnet Removers
Walking out of a retail center in Bloomington, a department store in downtown Minneapolis, or a suburban shopping plaza in St. Paul with unpaid merchandise is typically treated as...
Defending Against Accidental Self-Checkout Shoplifting Charges in Minnesota Stores
Self-checkout lanes are designed for convenience, but the technology is not perfect, and human error happens daily. A distracted parent or a rushed shopper can easily miss a barcod...