My question involves criminal law for the state of: Wisconsin
This incident happened today evening.
I was caught by a retail grocery store taking few items out of the store in my backpack. The value of the stolen merchandise was <100$. They confronted me outside the store and called the police. I completely cooperated. I was handcuffed and taken into custody. They took me to a police station and made me wait in a room for about 2 hours and then they fingerprinted and photographed me. I was given a ticket for retail theft with a total deposit of 424$. I paid the money then and there. I was told that I need not attend court for the the hearing is 2 months from now, as I have paid the fine.
I asked the police officers about the consequences of this crime, and they said that I might have problems getting into retail or law enforcement jobs in the future, but apart from that I should be fine.
Now my question is :
1. I do not intend to work in retail or law enforcements jobs ever as I'm an engineer, so should I worry about this.
2. If I just forget about it, and dont turn up at the hearing, which I may not as I have paid the ticket, what will happen? Will the court send any more notices to me?
3. How can this affect my stay in US, as I'm on a student visa in this country.
Thanks
Retail Fraud in Wisconsin
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09-27-2008, 09:33 PMvikas24Retail Fraud in Wisconsin
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09-28-2008, 06:13 AMcyjeffRe: Retail Fraud in Wisconsin - ShorewoodIf you were arrested and are going to court, yes, you should worry about it. A background check will show that you are a thief.Quote:
Quoting vikas24
You would have an excellent chance of turning a misdemeanor into a bench warrant for your arrest for failure to appear.Quote:
2. If I just forget about it, and dont turn up at the hearing, which I may not as I have paid the ticket, what will happen? Will the court send any more notices to me?
You paid the civil demand. You still need to appear for the criminal charges.
This can be a hit against "moral turpitude".Quote:
3. How can this affect my stay in US, as I'm on a student visa in this country.