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Originally Posted by Rainger99
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Shoplifting is endemic, and the perps are as bold as brass, because 99% of the time they know there will be no retribution.
That is the issue. Why aren’t prosecutors going after these people?
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To be honest I haven't a clue. It probably has to do with costs all round.
Half the shops will not press charges.
Courts give offenders a slap on wrist, if shop does prosecute.
Lawyers to prosecute is a cost added to stores.
State will have to pay culprits lawyers costs, as they will have no income in majority of cases.
Judges, court officials, police, jail etc. all add to cost and a law of diminishing return.
Better to let store suck it up, and shoppers cover the increases in costs!
JMO.