Shoplifting

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a result of confusion when citizens took the idea of “freedom” to “anything goes” (Cooper). Purse snatchings in the East rose rapidly to match the West’s rates. Because of the confusion of a new Western currency that was introduced to the East, shoplifting became easier. Domestic burglary rose and German citizens were afraid of being robbed. Felonies were also common in East Germany. There was a rise in auto theft, bank robberies, lethal arms smuggling, and bomb threats. Auto-theft rose because…

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adequate sanitation, prevent security breaches and halt the smuggling of contraband, such as weapons or drugs, recordkeeping and transported the inmates. The crime inmates are in prison for can range from a smaller crime to a bigger crime such as; shoplifting, theft, assaults, rape, damaged to property, kidnapping and drugs. Depending on the case and if the inmates record sentencing can arrange from 2 years in…

benefits of stealing outweighed the consequences. She would rather maximize her profits because she knew from her friend’s punishment avoidance that she would probably be able to keep the candy without being prosecuted. Her now direct experience with shoplifting based off of her indirect experiences could mean that she will offend…