Retail Theft Defense Strategies

Summary

Retail theft defenses in Pennsylvania include mistake of fact, lack of intent, consent, and duress. Lack of intent is a valid defense if you can prove no intention to steal.

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In Pennsylvania, "lack of intent" can be a valid defense for retail theft. Intent is a crucial element in theft cases, and if you can prove that you did not intend to steal the item, you may have a strong defense.
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