Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

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10-08-2008, 10:45 AM
jmill

Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida, Miami

Hello,
I'm not US Citizen. Two years ago i was in US and was arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting in Miami,FL
there are RETAIL THEFT(Under) - STATUE 812.014 for 125$. Policemen get all my information from my US Florida ID.
The very bad thing was that i didn't get in the court and leaved US (

What can you say about my problem.
-What i have to do to fix all that, and possible ways to do that?
-How will be coast lawyer assistance in this and where to find qualified ones (contacts).
-Does my arrest will have an influence for my chance to get in US again?
-I heard that its possible to get report about my criminal records from FBI, it coast over 15$, can somebody explain to me how to do that?

i really made an honest mistake, but realized this only after i did it.

please share your ideas about this situation.
10-08-2008, 04:05 PM
PJ Weber

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

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The very bad thing was that i didn't get in the court and leaved US

So in addition to the shoplifting charge, you have a Failure to Appear
warrant for your arrest. You have made something relatively minor
into something very serious

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What i have to do to fix all that, and possible ways to do that?

Contact a lawyer in Miami

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How will be coast lawyer assistance in this and where to find qualified ones (contacts)

Expect several thousand $$$$

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Does my arrest will have an influence for my chance to get in US again?

You could (and most likely will) be arrested the next time you enter the US
10-08-2008, 10:36 PM
jmill

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

thanks PJ Weber for you reply.

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You could (and most likely will) be arrested the next time you enter the US

Approximately for how long i will be in jail?

And, if i find a Lawyer and he solve all, will i going in jail next time i enter US?

I'd really appreciate some honest help from someone who actually knows
about law.
10-09-2008, 03:24 PM
PJ Weber

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

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Approximately for how long i will be in jail?

Unknown . . . these things are unpredictable

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And, if i find a Lawyer and he solve all, will i going in jail next time i enter US?

Some time in the process you will have to return to face the penalties,
having a lawyer may reduce them. Nobody can guarantee you
will NOT do jail time
10-11-2008, 06:02 AM
jmill

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

I just checked my criminal records and found my COURT CASE,
There some information from it:

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Seq#_____Charge_________Charge Type___________Disposition
1________PETIT THEFT____MISDEMEANOR___________________

Warrant Type: BW

Whats mean Warrant Type BW?
10-11-2008, 09:01 AM
aaron

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

Bench warrant.
10-11-2008, 09:24 AM
jmill

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

is that mean, when i arrive in US, i will be arrested?
or when i arrive, i will pass airport, then hire a lawyer, and he will be request my presence in court?
10-11-2008, 03:33 PM
PJ Weber

Re: Non U.S. Citizen Caught Shoplifting in Florida

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is that mean, when i arrive in US, i will be arrested?

A distinct possibility

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or when i arrive, i will pass airport, then hire a lawyer, and he will be request my presence in court?

It is advisable to hire a lawyer before trying to enter, that way he can
prepare you beforehand on what to expect