My question would be:
1. Can they accuse me of theft when I stole nothing?
2. Can they arrest me for 4th degree theft an change their mind 5 minutes later?
3. Can they lie to the police saying I took a bag and put a shirt inside when I am clearly on tape paying for the item and the cashier bags...
My jurisdiction is: Iowa / Dubuque County
Last night I went to a major department store with a friend. I went my way, he went his.
I purchased a shirt. He allegedly stole something. My friend left the store 5 minutes or so before I did as I was in the store making my purchase.
The store...