Troy, Michigan Retail Fraud/Shoplifting Defense Lawyer

Troy, Michigan is a magnet for shoppers seeking an upscale shopping experience with a wide selection of high-end, luxury stores. And these stores in Troy are known for their aggressive prosecution of those accused of retail fraud or more commonly known as, "shoplifting."

The prosecutor and the police department have made it “policy cases” to charge those accused of shoplifting to the fullest extent of the law. Retail establishments are essential to Troy as stores pay significant taxes that keeps the city prosperous and residential tax rates low. And because shoplifting is a significant cost to a storeowner, they expect and demand strict enforcement by the city to protect their profits.

At many malls, starting when you get out of your car in the parking lot and ending when you leave the store, a camera or a store security officer is watching you. So everything you do in a store is observed. Generally, stores are reluctant to accuse you of shoplifting unless they feel they have sufficient evidence, because bviously, stores do not want a lawsuit or the bad publicity if you are falsely accused.