Tuesday, 14 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Crime > Prosecutors slap man with 8 felony shoplifting charges even though none of the thefts exceed the state’s felony threshold. Here’s why.
Crime

Prosecutors slap man with 8 felony shoplifting charges even though none of the thefts exceed the state’s felony threshold. Here’s why.

Last updated: January 3, 2025 1:39 pm
Share
Prosecutors slap man with 8 felony shoplifting charges even though none of the thefts exceed the state’s felony threshold. Here’s why.
SHARE

Maxwell Antonian and a chart showing the decline in felony retail theft charges based on previous conviction status. (Chicago Police Department, Infogram)

Chicago Man Charged with Felony Retail Theft

A 25-year-old Chicago man, Maxwell Antonian, is facing eight felony counts of retail theft for allegedly shoplifting from a Lakeview store multiple times in August and September. Despite the stolen merchandise being valued at less than $300, Antonian’s charges were upgraded to felonies due to his previous theft convictions.

Under the leadership of Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, there has been a resurgence in enforcing state laws regarding retail theft charges. Unlike her predecessor, Kim Foxx, who raised the threshold for felony charges, O’Neill Burke is following the statutory guidelines for prosecuting repeat offenders.

Antonian’s alleged thefts occurred at Marshall’s on North Clark Street on various dates, with the stolen items ranging from $80 to $225 in value. He was apprehended by police on New Year’s Eve in Wrigleyville after officers recognized him from previous incidents.

Aside from the incidents at Marshall’s, Antonian had a string of run-ins with the law, including shoplifting sunglasses from Neiman Marcus, reckless conduct at a police station, and other misdemeanor theft charges at different locations in Chicago.

Despite facing multiple charges, Antonian received a 200-day sentence to resolve his cases, with some charges being dropped. The case highlights the renewed focus on prosecuting repeat offenders for retail theft in Cook County.

For more exclusive reporting supported by our readers, click here to support our work.

See also  Migrant knocked woman unconscious, raped her in NW Side alley: prosecutors
TAGGED:ChargesexceedFelonyHeresmanProsecutorsshopliftingSlapstatestheftsthreshold
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Orca mom seen mourning latest dead calf same way she did in 2018 Orca mom seen mourning latest dead calf same way she did in 2018
Next Article Lauren Sanchez Kicks Off New Year in St. Barts With Jeff Bezos On His Yacht Lauren Sanchez Kicks Off New Year in St. Barts With Jeff Bezos On His Yacht
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

FDA bans use of red dye No. 3, suspected carcinogen in many foods

The Food and Drug Administration has finally banned the use of red dye No. 3…

January 15, 2025

Radical Study Proposes a Single Cause to Explain Alzheimer’s Disease : ScienceAlert

A New Model of Alzheimer's Disease: Stress Granules as the Key Culprit Alzheimer's disease is…

February 9, 2025

5 Harmful Foods To Avoid For Better Health & Weight Loss

The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) has long been criticized for its reliance on ultra-processed, calorie-dense,…

June 17, 2025

Weekend NHL rankings: The Wild, the Canadiens and the 10 teams we haven’t ranked yet

As we approach the end of March, the countdown to the end of the regular…

April 1, 2025

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Becomes Chairman, Dropping Executive Director

Netflix founder Reed Hastings has made a significant change in his role at the streaming…

April 17, 2025

You Might Also Like

Daytime burglar hits five North Side homes, police warn – CWB Chicago
Crime

Daytime burglar hits five North Side homes, police warn – CWB Chicago

October 14, 2025
‘The Big F**k-Up’ Producer Gears Up to Launch Female-Led Dramedy ‘Boho,’ Warns Against Conservatism: ‘The Old White Man is Back’
Entertainment

‘The Big F**k-Up’ Producer Gears Up to Launch Female-Led Dramedy ‘Boho,’ Warns Against Conservatism: ‘The Old White Man is Back’

October 14, 2025
Woman who murdered birthday celebrant told witness ‘God had other plans’ for the victim, prosecutors say – CWB Chicago
Crime

Woman who murdered birthday celebrant told witness ‘God had other plans’ for the victim, prosecutors say – CWB Chicago

October 14, 2025
The Lawfare Persists: Decorated Army Colonel Faces Criminal Charges in Arkansas For “Electioneering” After Conducting an Exit Poll | The Gateway Pundit | by Brian Lupo
Politics

The Lawfare Persists: Decorated Army Colonel Faces Criminal Charges in Arkansas For “Electioneering” After Conducting an Exit Poll | The Gateway Pundit | by Brian Lupo

October 13, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?