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title: "What defenses work against a Rhode Island shoplifting charge?"
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# What defenses work against a Rhode Island shoplifting charge?

Common defenses include lack of intent to steal, mistaken identity, challenging store surveillance or witness reliability, unlawful detention by loss prevention, and disputing the valuation of merchandise. Bank & Munns evaluates every angle to fight your shoplifting case.