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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Most states have statutes that allow merchants to detain suspected shoplifters if they have probable cause, do so in a reasonable manner, and only for a reasonable amount of time. This is to balance the rights of the suspect with the merchant's interest in preventing theft.

Most States Have Statutes Protecting Merchants from Charges of False