A TikTok Lawyer Says You Should Never Use Self-Checkout

In an age where convenience is king, the rise of self-checkout systems has revolutionized the way we shop. With a simple scan and a quick payment, we can breeze through our purchases and be on our way. However, a voice of caution has emerged from an unexpected source – a criminal defense attorney named Carrie Jernigan, who has gained prominence on TikTok for her legal insights. Jernigan's advice may give us pause the next time we consider using a self-checkout kiosk.

Jernigan raises a rather unsettling concern: self-checkout, while convenient, could potentially lead to a legal quagmire, even for innocent shoppers. She points out that stores maintain vigilant teams to scrutinize the tapes from self-checkout transactions, diligently searching for any sign of shoplifting. This means that any minor discrepancies, innocent mistakes, or even technical glitches during the checkout process could trigger a review of the surveillance footage.

Picture this scenario: you're in a hurry, quickly scanning your items and making a payment, but something goes awry. Maybe an item didn't register correctly, or there was a technical glitch. Unbeknownst to you, this seemingly innocuous glitch catches the attention of the store's watchful eyes. When they conduct their inventory and notice a discrepancy, they turn to the surveillance tapes to identify the culprit. Suddenly, you find yourself falsely accused of shoplifting, embroiled in a legal ordeal that you never saw coming.

Jernigan reminds her TikTok followers that the seemingly straightforward act of using self-checkout can have unintended consequences. The ease of the process can quickly turn into a legal nightmare, complete with stress and expenses that no one wants to endure. Innocence is no shield against misunderstandings and false allegations.

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For those still keen on using self-checkout, Jernigan offers a few strategies to minimize the risks. She suggests opting for small orders to reduce the likelihood of errors, using a credit card for a verifiable payment record, retaining the receipt as evidence of the transaction, and scanning items deliberately to ensure that every step is captured by the cameras.

It's summertime, and you know what that means, scorching hot days that can turn your car into an oven on wheels. We've all been guilty of leaving stuff behind in our cars, but when the temperatures start rising, there are a few things you absolutely shouldn't leave baking in there.

Last year, Consumer Reports performed a series of temperature tests within enclosed vehicles at CR's Auto Test Track in Colchester, Conn. The objective was to gain a better understanding of how quickly the temperature inside a car can escalate to unsafe levels. These experiments were conducted using precision measuring instruments.

During one of the tests, which took place on a June day with an average outside temperature of 61°F, the interior of a parked car surpassed 105°F within the first hour.

On a different occasion in July, with an average outside temperature of 78°F, the interior of a lighter-colored sedan reached over 104°F during a one-hour test period. Simultaneously, the interior of a dark-colored sedan climbed to more than 109°F.

Consumer Reports provided the temperature readings after one hour of testing. However, it's important to note that the interior temperatures continued to rise as time elapsed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a warning stating that even on a seemingly mild day of around 60°F, the temperature inside a vehicle can dangerously escalate to 110°F over the course of several hours.

Life can get hectic, and sometimes we forget stuff in our cars. But when the temperatures rise, let's avoid turning our cars into hotboxes of doom. It'll save you from unnecessary headaches and ensure your stuff stays in tip-top shape.

The next time you hop out of your car, do a quick scan to make sure you're not leaving behind anything that'll suffer from the heat. Here are seven items that you should avoid leaving in your car on a scorching hot day.

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