QUESTION
Am I okay if I changed the price tag on items but felt bad so returned the item only for what I paid?
Asked on Apr 06th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I changed the price tag on an iPad case from $59.00 to $15.00. I got out of the store and couldn't take the guilt so I returned the item and told them it was a mistake and I felt bad. They gave me the $15.00 back and let me go on my way. Can I still get in trouble even if they have the item and I only got my money back (not more)?
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Yes, you could still get in trouble; however, based upon what you have said, you are probably ok. I hope you have learned a valuable lesson.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Theft is Theft, no matter what you did after the fact. If the store did not take any information from you, you may get a break and not be prosecuted.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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Yes, because switching price tags is also a form of retail fraud or shoplifting. If you either take the item without paying for it or you switch the price tags and passed the last available check out spot at the store when it was open to the public, you are guilty of retail fraud or shoplifting. Simply because you had a guilty conscience and did the right thing shortly thereafter does not negate that. However, it would be unlikely they would find out about it in time to confirm who you were in order to file charges against you unless you paid for it with a credit card or something.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2014 at 9:43 AM