I’m a lawyer — there are so many shoplifting charges at Walmart that you might not realize you’re “stealing.”

A LAWYER has explained all of the Walmart shoplifting charges that they claim you may not even realize count as theft.

Barkemeyer Law Firm said you may need an attorney if you are caught engaging in any of these illegal activities.

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You may think that shoplifting is just putting an item in your bag and leaving the store without paying.

However, it’s not that simple.

At Walmart, shoppers can be charged with a variety of illegal activities, including intent to steal a store.

Even entering the store with the intention of stealing could lead to a separate charge, the law firm explained, but this is difficult to prove in court.

You can also face shoplifting fees for something called a wire transfer.

This is when people put a more expensive item in a less expensive box so they don’t have to pay full price.

Another way buyers can get into big trouble is by moving items.

“If you use an item like soda and drink it and put it back on the shelf somewhere else, you’re committing shoplifting,” the Barkemeyer law firm said.

“If you need to drink or consume something in the store, bring the empty container to pay for it.”

Finally, one method that could result in charges is changing a price tag.

This is when a buyer takes the tag off a cheaper item and uses it to pay for something more expensive.

“For example, you want ribeye steaks for dinner and can’t afford it,” the website reads.

“You decide to enter the number for bananas. This means that you pay less for the steak than it is intended for.

“That also counts as shoplifting.”

This comes as another lawyer has revealed what happens if you’re caught stealing from a major retailer.

If a person is caught stealing merchandise from Walmart, “a loss prevention officer may reasonably detain them in the store until the police arrive,” according to the emergency law firm’s Attorney 911.

The store has loss-prevention teams at each store who specialize in catching thieves, according to the website.

Those extra eyes are reportedly both on the ground and in the rear cameras.

The officials regularly search for people who scan items at the self-service checkout or at the checkout, but intentionally leave an item in the shopping cart.

Some customers were even brave enough to walk past the checkout and pay nothing, the site claims.

This is another instance where loss prevention would step in.

Walmart is tracking shoplifters, the website warned.

Still, the site says a lawyer can make all the difference

“A conviction for theft can not only result in a prison sentence, but also severely limit your employment opportunities and hurt your future opportunities,” the website reads.

“An experienced shoplifting attorney can help you understand the allegations against you and how to respond.”

“An attorney can also provide invaluable advice on your eligibility for the deferred decision or pre-trial diversion programs in your county,” the legal page continued.

They also urged getting an attorney immediately, as these legal programs follow strict timelines.