how long does it take for the letter to arrive?
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how long does it take for the letter to arrive?
Hi guys,
It's been a couple of months and I hope everyone is ok (?). I'm in the same boat as of last night. Could you pleeeease update me on what happened with you? I am freaking out. Same thing happened to me last night: no police, but they took all my info, photo, made me sign a form that I wouldn't go back in the store for one year (or they could arrest me) and told me I'd get a letter about a fine anywhere from $50-500. The merchandise I tried to take was valued at just below $25. Yes, I'm stupid - I know, I paid for a bunch of stuff and tried to take something little as a "bonus". NEVER again! They also told me this would show up on my "background check" for two years which would be something employers look at when applying for jobs. I'm totally freaked out, not so much about the employment background check, but because I'm in the middle of applying for citizenship. What kind of background check are they talking about, FBI? I'm planning on just paying the fine - I want this to go away as smoothly as possible. I'm very ashamed. But most of all I need to know what the consequences will be for me (other than monetary). Please help me!!! Thanks. :confused: