Does Walmart Drop Shoplifting Charges? Walmart’s Theft Policy Explained

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
June 9, 2026

Walmart does not automatically drop shoplifting charges. Whether Walmart pursues criminal prosecution depends on the value of the merchandise, the store’s local policy, the shopper’s prior incident history, and the discretion of local law enforcement. In most cases, Walmart pursues both a civil recovery demand — a letter requiring payment of a penalty regardless of […]

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Witnesses of Your Car Crash in Pennsylvania

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Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C.
October 6, 2021

The aftereffects of a car accident will likely have you feeling anxious and confused. Your initial reactions will be evaluating the situation and seeing if anyone is injured, followed by calling the local authorities. Then, one of the next most important things for you to do next is to identify and connect with witnesses of […]

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