Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record
I am going to court for a first time offense, $10 shoplifting so it would be a misdemeanor. Best case scenario: I get a diversionary counsel and have to take a class or the case is dismissed. Worst case scenario: large fines, ban from store, etc.
My question: In the scenarios, what would go on my record and what would the implications be? If I am not convicted and it's a misdemeanor does it still show up or does it only show up if I was arrested or it was a felony?
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Any police or court involvement can end up on your criminal record. The store can keep a record of the incident, and some stores report shoplifting incidents through a database of offenders shared with other stores.
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Does this mean I wouldn't be able to shop at other stores?
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Q: Does this mean I wouldn't be able to shop at other stores?
A: It's possible. Oddly enough, stores don't want shoplifters to be there.
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Thanks for the sarcasm - it's helpful.
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Martha77
Thanks for the sarcasm - it's helpful.
Sorry you thought the truth was sarcasm.
The answer, however, is still the same.
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It's a 10 dollar first time incident - it was stupid and I'm not doing it again and I'm done worrying about it. Thanks for the help though.
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you can still shop an other stores other then the one you stole from. As long as you don't steal anymore they will not know you from a hole in the wall.
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That's what I thought Panther and thanks for the clarification - I feel so ridiculously guilty that every possible horrible scenario is popping into my head. I've never even gotten a speeding ticket. I am going to continue to go on this site and act as someone to warn others (those who haven't been caught yet) about what happens to you - more than physically, it's the psychological damage. When I told my Dad he said point blank, "You will feel guilty about this for the rest of your life." - he's right.