CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Yesterday, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez joined Governor Pat Quinn as he signed new legislation that will help protect businesses against organized retail theft.
This new law will expand law enforcement’s ability to charge and prosecute offenders who illegally obtain large quantities of retail merchandise and subsequently sell it at a lower price. This new law will also enable prosecutors to request restitution through asset forfeiture of individuals convicted of organized…
