Retail Theft Answers

Look up what the statute is posted

Your missing point. Just because a store is "big" does not mean they subscribe to retail theft database. In fact I know of several that dont. Even then each Store manager might make his/her own decision on subscribing or not. Hell you don't even know if your name is in database. If its tha...

Which still does not change answer

It really doesnt mean anything. It could be that store you were stopped at does not subscribe to said database or store you were hired at does not

It really doesnt matter since they let you go with a warning

The image did not show up. Regardless the numbers you gave do not match the shoplfiting laws for your state. As stated the real concern is the "F" in what you posted

You can find your states shoplifting laws here http://www.lpcontrol.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=17 they do not match statutes you gave

The "F" is a concern as it usually means felony although the dollar value is below felony levels.

Yes you need a lawyer! What state is this in?

Your facing criminal charges and criminal record yes you need a Lawyer