Theft or robbery case in Oak Lawn, Illinois?

You may be asking, what is my civil liability for theft?

  • actual damages equal to the full retail value of  the merchandise; plus
  • an amount not less than $100 nor more than  $1,000; plus
  • attorney’s fees and court costs

What is the definition of theft?

Theft is defined in Illinois as knowingly taking another person’s property.

What is Retail Theft?

Commonly referred to as shoplifting, retail theft is a serious criminal offense.  Retail theft occurs when a person knowingly:

  • takes an item from a store without paying for it
  • alters the label or replaces the label in order to pay less for the item
  • switches the box, packaging or container in order to pay less for the item
  • rings the product up for less
  • uses a theft detection shielding device to remove items from the store without purchasing them

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