Can I be charged for petty theft a wk after i left the store for being on camera they claimed??

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detective come to my house a wk after and say they have me on camera stealing less then 10.00 of stuff from a local store and that i need to take a citation and be booked in and out for theft can they charge me with this if nobody tried stopping me at the store or said anything to me

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Jay Meisenhelder ·
Yes, they can charge you. However, you have the right to a trial, and that requires the state to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the crime. The fact that no one said anything to you at the time doesn't prevent you from being charged, but it might help convince a jury that you're not guilty.
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Marjorie Bristol ·
You can be charged. You should consult an attorney to assist you with the charge. It sounds like you have some good arguments to make. I am changing the category to criminal defense in the hopes that others will answer as well.
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Michael Ritter ·
You have made a mistake to ask this question in the manner that you have. See an Attorney ASAP.
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