Shoplifting vs. Theft vs. Burglary
Shoplifting, theft, burglary, robbery, and stealing are all the same thing at the end of the day, right? Wrong. Each of them is considered their own crime in Missouri and nationally. That being said, it can be essential to understand the differences in case a situation arises where you are being accused or facing a court date because of one. What Is Shoplifting? Shoplifting in Missouri is simply a form of stealing, and can be a charge anywhere from a Class D Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony, depending on the value of the items allegedly stolen. Missouri classifies shoplifting/stealing under four general categories: refusing to pay for goods or services, paying for goods or services with a bad check, [...]