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    Unhappy Minor Caught At Macys

    Hello all, on a August day in Seattle, Washington, I was caught shoplifting at a Macys. I now have a misdemeanor on my record. I stole about 170 dollars worth of stuff, and trust me I feel like total crap about it I'm banned from all Macys for a year.

    I'd just really like advice and help with diversion programs and court. I haven't gotten my court date yet. I'm 15 years old with a previous clean slate. I get pretty good grades and i was really respectful with the loss prevention people. They were really nice and said I shouldn't get anything too hard. Were they lying? I paid the 200 dollar + what I took fine.

    Can you please help me with what I'll have to do for applying for jobs and college?
    The diversion program?
    What court is like?
    Will my school find out?
    How to petition to get it off my record at 18?
    And finally, what would you charge me with so I can get an idea of what I have to face.


    Any information is extremely helpful. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Minor Caught At Macys

    You're being charged in juvenile court, correct? (Based upon what you have stated, I can't see why you wouldn't be.) Then if you don't get into more trouble, you should be able to petition to have the record destroyed when you turn 18. More details here.

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    Default Re: Minor Caught At Macys

    Yeah, I'm going to juvinile court.

    I haven't got a date sent to me yet.


    What are the chances of a drug test?

    And is there any way to do the diversion without pleading guilty or something?

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    Default Re: Minor Caught At Macys

    If the court has reason to believe you're using drugs, or even if the court simply wants to be reasonably certain, the court may order drug testing.

    A local lawyer who handles juvenile criminal law matters can advise you as to the availablility of diversion programs and other sentencing options for your local juvenile court.

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    Default Re: Minor Caught At Macys

    Another thing:


    I really want to know about my chances of getting probation. And about how much community service will I be assigned?


    Thanks for the help guys.

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