NCJ Number
34438
Journal
Mississippi Law Journal Volume: 47 Issue: 2 Dated: (APRIL 1976) Pages: 260-277
Date Published
1976
Length
18 pages
Annotation
ADVICE TO MERCHANTS ON THE PROPER WAY TO DETAIN AND QUESTIN A SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTER BASED ON MISSISSIPPI STATUTES AND CASE LAW.
Abstract
PROBABLE CAUSE AND REASONABLENESS REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET BY THE MERCHANT IN DETAINING AND QUESTIONING SUSPECTS ARE DISCUSSED. RELATED CASE LAW IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS IS BRIEFLY REVIEWED. A DIALOGUE IS CONSTRUCTED TO ANSWER TANGENTIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI EXPERIENCE.