ExpertLaw.com Forums

Caught shoplifting in Washington state

Printable View

  • 12-08-2006, 04:11 AM
    firstpogo
    Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    Hi, I was recently caught shoplifting 3 dvds (total of $51) at a Target in Washington State. I am a full time college student, and I was wondering what kind of consequences I'm looking at for these charges?

    I also might add I was not arrested on site. A police officer just came in and took notes, and then wrote me a ticket.
    I was fined $251 by target, and I have set up a payment plan to pay them off within 4 months.
  • 12-08-2006, 05:50 AM
    aaron
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    Consult a local criminal defense lawyer to find out if you would be eligible for a diversion program, delayed sentence, or anything else which will allow you to avoid a criminal conviction. If convicted you'll likely be sentenced to probation and fines (possibly also community service) but you may be able to avoid having a criminal conviction on your record.
  • 12-08-2006, 07:31 AM
    panther10758
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    Yes you were arrested. You were cited and released.
  • 12-08-2006, 08:44 PM
    anna marie
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    I'm a 15 yr old caught in Washington.


    it was 3 months ago.
    Almost 4...


    I haven't gotten anything except civil demand and cilvil release.
    Be lucky Washinton offers diversion
    at least you can avoid conviction.
    It's all that matters really.
  • 12-08-2006, 08:46 PM
    anna marie
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    civil*


    oops.
    it was what i took + 250 dollar fine.



    But if you hear anything from the courts can you let me know?
    I'm really curious about what happens.
  • 12-09-2006, 12:53 AM
    firstpogo
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    Okay, one last set of questions (thanks for all the help by the way. I know this may have been posted, but I've looekd back pages upon pages and no one seems to have this kind of situation), since I'm looking at probably getting:
    Fines
    Community Service
    + Probation

    2 questions:

    How many hours of community service are generally setenced to a first time offender with a clean record?

    and also

    I was just wondering how community actually works? I live 150 miles away from the actual city I was caught in (I go to school). Would I be able to set up appointments to do work every other weekend or something?

    Thanks for all the help.
  • 12-09-2006, 07:12 AM
    panther10758
    Re: Caught shoplifting in Washington state
    Those will vary depending on your State Laws.
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:37 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.4
Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2004 - 2018 ExpertLaw.com, All Rights Reserved