Most States Have Statutes Protecting Merchants from Charges of False

question 85

Multiple Choice

Most states have statutes protecting merchants from charges of false imprisonment when detaining suspected shoplifters as long as the merchant detains the suspect:

• A) without physical discomfort.
• B) with probable cause, in a reasonable manner, and for not more than a reasonable time.
• C) for no more than 30 minutes.
• D) in a way that will not cause embarrassment or physical injury to the suspect.

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