Author: Bradley Groene

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Can Loss Prevention Officers Arrest People for Shoplifting?

14.02.2020 in Legal Blog, Theft

Shoplifting involves stealing merchandise from a merchant, whether in a store or another venue. The specific Ohio theft charges you face will vary depending on the value involved. In many stores and retail establishments, there are designated security personnel, referred to as loss prevention officers,…

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Did Ohio Accidentally Legalize Marijuana?

30.10.2019 in Drugs

Did marijuana just get legalized in the Buckeye State? Not quite, but new legislation that was signed in September by Governor DeWine has thrown a wrench in the state’s ability to investigate and prosecute marijuana cases. The legislation legalizes cannabis with a low THC content,…

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Shoplifting’s Impact On Your Criminal Record

10.09.2019 in Criminal Defense, Theft

Shoplifting is a common criminal charge, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take it seriously. Some charges are the result of a simple misunderstanding, or in the case of young people, a momentary poor decision made on impulse. In other cases, people are shoplifting out…