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Criminal Law Keyed to Weaver
New Hampshire v. Merritt
Facts
Kevin Merritt (Defendant) and his girlfriend, Kelly Higgins, used two stolen credit cards to make purchases at several stores in a single day. Each time a purchase was made, Higgins handed the credit card to the sales clerk and signed the credit card slip, and Defendant was present nearby. The sales clerk at the Jordan Marsh department store told police that Higgins purchased jewelry and that Defendant was present in the store. At American Eagle, Higgins purchased men’s clothing. The sales clerk testified that Defendant stood by the counter as Higgins paid for the clothes and that Defendant “did all the talking.” Defendant also spoke extensively with the sales clerks at three jewelry stores. At J.C. Penney, Higgins purchased a pair of men’s work boots and a men’s diamond ring, both of which Defendant selected. The sales clerk in the jewelry department testified that staff spoke mainly with Defendant before the sale was made.
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