The Law of Arrest for Merchants and Private Security Personnel |
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| Author:
| Gilroy, John |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5032-1650-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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Today's merchants have statutory power to detain persons reasonably suspected of shoplifting, to interrogate them and to deliver the suspected offenders into the custody of the law-all without the necessity for proving that an offense was actually committed. The Law of Arrest for Merchants and Private Security Personnel is the only current examination of the statutory and case law on this subject. By presenting the merchant's statutory detention authority against the backdrop of the...
More DescriptionToday's merchants have statutory power to detain persons reasonably suspected of shoplifting, to interrogate them and to deliver the suspected offenders into the custody of the law-all without the necessity for proving that an offense was actually committed. The Law of Arrest for Merchants and Private Security Personnel is the only current examination of the statutory and case law on this subject. By presenting the merchant's statutory detention authority against the backdrop of the well-established law of arrest and self-help, the author provides essential legal analysis and a perspective that will enable the reader to appreciate the significance of the merchant's unique position under the law.2014 Reissue with new table of statutes.