Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Help

[b1ller]

I was arrested for petty theft ($70) at walmart. The walmart security
followed me and saw each item that I put into my purse. They handcuffed me
and took me into a room. They proceeded to remove their property from my
purse. They then proceeded to continue searching through my purse, through
all the small pockets, and through my wallet, receipts, etc. While doing
that, they found paraphernalia and a small amount of controlled substance.
Needless to say, I went to jail and am currently out on bail, have enrolled
in outpatient drug treatment and parenting class. I reveiwed the penal code
490.5 and I don\'t believe walmart had the right to search through my purse.
Especially since I was not refusing to surrender their property. Please
advise.

 

[CdwJava]

They had every right to go through your purse looking for their property. And if they hadn't, the police could have. Either way, your drugs were almost certainly going to be found. This is not a magic pill of a defense.

You need to speak to an attorney and straighten your life out quick, or you will LOSE that child to the state ... and your freedom, as well.

- Carl