Shoplifting without Larceny

Shoplifting without Larceny

Your state has a law that provides that a person can commit shoplifting without committing larceny. Remember that for larceny, only the slightest movement is required to satisfy the taking and carrying away element. Answer the following questions:

a. How can this law justify the fact that shoplifters move items when they conceal them on their person?

b. Does it have anything to do with proving intent to permanently deprive the owners of the property?

c. Would you change this law if you could? If so, how and why? If not, why not, and how would you address this current apparent contradiction?

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