A criminal defense lawyer explains why you should never use self-checkout
Criminal defense attorney and TikToker Carrie Jernigan says that using self-checkouts can be risky due to the possibility of being falsely arrested for shoplifting, which could result in expensive, reputation-eroding hassle to clear one's name. She gives three reasons why people may get charged with shoplifting at a self-checkout:
- Intentional Shoplifting: shoplifters who use deceptive tactics, such as scanning a few items they intend to pay for while concealing other expensive items with fake or cheaper barcodes.