Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Strong armed robbery

[L.Kouklis]

Jurisdiction

California

What if you shoved a loss prevention employee and fled is that strong armed robbery?

 

[army judge]

What if you shoved a loss prevention employee and fled is that strong armed robbery?

If SIMON simply "shoved" a loss prevention employee, then fled the scene, SIMON didn't commit a robbery or a theft.

In fact, depending on what SIMON knew or did prior to contact, he may have NOT committed any crimes.

If SIMON shoved a loss prevention employee who was attempting to "detain" or "discuss" a theft of his/her employer's property, SIMON could be charged with several crimes.

Maybe SIMON could be charged with "theft". "shoplifting", "robbery", "some form of battery", or "some form of assault", or a few other charges.

To provide you with a more precise answer, describe EXACTLY what our MYTHICAL PERSON, "SIMON" actually did, step by step.

 

[mightymoose]

Agree... There are various scenarios that can play out here.
It is important to consider whether anything was actually stolen, and whether the loss prevention employee was recognized as such.
I'll assume that both are true, and in that case, yes, the petty theft can become a felony robbery. Prosecutors will jack up the charge to get an easy plea, but it is still possible to escape this with the lesser charge.
If this situation has happened to you then you certainly need legal help to minimize the damage.