DAs in NYC train retailers on bail reform workaround that can land shoplifters in jail
Mar 17, 2025
District attorneys in New York City are implementing new training programs aimed at retailers to combat shoplifting, particularly focusing on repeat offenders. The strategy involves issuing "trespass notices," which warn offenders that returning to the store could lead to felony burglary charges. This approach allows prosecutors to escalate charges from misdemeanor to felony,
