When the company eventually discovers they are low on inventory, it starts to target customers who have already bought an item.
The attorney continues, “They have lost all sympathy, and they are just taking a ‘Tell it to the judge’ approach.”
As the video goes on, Jernigan talks about a scenario in which consumers mistakenly fail to scan an item as they are checking out at a store.
Even if the customer didn’t intend to steal, this could result in prosecution in the future.
She notes that big-box retailers, such as department stores and supermarkets, might not have the time or resources to distinguish between theft that occurs accidentally and theft that is premeditated.
