Caught Shoplifting Makeup in Virginia

Thank you I respect that answer.

"I stole stupid lotion, not murder someone"

Yes, that is what I said. Thank you for repeating it

Look KaitlynRiggs (hope that isn't your real name, btw). Your attitude stinks. Your few posts on this website show who you are as a person and what you believe. You have been given advice, by people who know what they speak of. You would be will served following some of this advice. You tried to rationalize your actions in your first post. It was a mistake, you can afford the fine, blah blah. You say you know how to be respectful in Court, yet you have been nothing but disrespectful on this forum.

I have been personally stolen from by others. I had 2 cars broken into. I don't put up with thieves and I don't tolerate their bs excuses when they get caught. Thieves are only sorry and apologetic when they are caught. Before that, they all think the same thing - I'm too sneaky, too creative, too whatever to get caught. And then, sounding like a true brat, you proclaim that you aren't worried about a civil demand because you can afford to pay it. Agree or disagree with me, but you go to a Court spouting this crap off and the judge will be laughing at you too.

I don't know why everyone feels shoplifting is some inconsequential crime (yes, you think that based on your stupid lotion, not murdering someone statement) that should result in a wrist slapping. You feel shoplifting is "minor". It's illegal. Be lucky we have advanced as a society and that your hands wont be cut off. Good luck and lose the attitude when speaking to and explaining your situation to anyone else involved.

Let me explain something you, little girl.

Shoplifting costs retailers BILLIONS of dollars per year.

Here's some reading for you.

http://crimeprevention.rutgers.edu/c...ting/costs.htm
http://www.cnbc.com/id/101193427#.

Did you know that the average citizen pays $400 a year in increased prices caused by theft?

Educate yourself so you know it wasn't just a stupid lotion, but in fact, is a serious crime.

As long as that shoplifting charge is on your record, you will be lucky to get a McJob, but you sure won't be operating the cash register - no one wants a thief handling the money. Retailers sure as hell don't want thieves for employees. You won't be working in a bank. You won't be working in a pharmacy. You won't even be working as a nurse - no one wants thieves near patients. You won't even have a job in a Nursing Home for the same reason. Anything that involves a high level of trust, money, valuables - forget it, you won't be working it.

First of all, no that is not my real name. I'm not that much of an idiot lol. And yes I'm aware it costs billions blah blah blahh. But you know what? People are going to keep shoplifting regardless. every single day. And it's going to keep costing billions.. even if I didnt steal that "stupid lotion." I know that still doesnt make it right, but I already know that information, I know how serious and wrong it is. You don't need to tell me 100+ times and give me useless articles. My major has absolutely nothing to do with handling money, nursing or anything you have mentioned so I am not concerned what so ever. I'm obviously never going to shoplift again so I don't get in this mess again. And I do know how to be respectful in court and how to act. I don't care with you people because your advice sucks honestly and some what useless.. I don't know who the hell you are. And for the record, I actually ended up getting a lawyer and am actually getting REAL helpful, advice and I'm confident this won't make a big dent in my future. BTW, don't tell me i'm being disrespectful when you're the one calling me names like "brat" ... seriously? Grow up. The only reason I can afford that civil demand is through a friend lending me money.. Go give your bullshit advice somewhere else.

You really think even with a College Degree that you will get a job with a Criminal Record?

Have you even seen a job application?

Have you ever been convicted of Misdeameanor? Did you know that in Virginia, a Criminal Conviction stays on your record FOR LIFE?

Do you know that record can affect more than jobs? It can affect your admission into college (or getting kicked out of college). It can affect even the simple thing of renting an apartment. (Who want a thief in the apartment complex?)

One parting remark for you: Go look for your advice elsewhere, you snotty little brat. And I sure hope you have that attitude with your lawyer.

Are you not aware of what expunging/sealing a record is???? Are you not aware of what a Diversion Program is?? I have plenty of different possibilities of where this charge might go, and it's not simply going to be on my record for life and simply have no chance of getting a job. Colleges usually don't care about little petty crimes like that, I know people with awful records with petty theft and DUI's and still are at a good school, they just want your money. don't try to scare me lol It isnt working. It's not the end of the world... Life works it's way out, everything usually ends up ok in the end. Sorry that I have some hope and am confident in myself?? Your advice is negative and useless. You're just trying to scare me and other people as i've seen on different forums. Don't bother typing up another shitty response because it's not worth my time.

Did I mention to you how it was a bitch to find a job until I was eligible for Expungment? And...by the way...I did the whole process myself, represented myself in court? So basically, the only income I had was Independent Contractor positions, but still nowhere near what I earned at a job. So I basically lost $100K in income because of shoplifting one time.

Again, a Criminal Conviction in Virginia is for life....unless you get a pardon.

And yes, colleges care. Some will toss you out.

Yestereday afternoon:

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Quoting KaitlynRiggs

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I'm done here.

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Apparently you are not only a thief, but also a liar.