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    Default Misdemeanor Petty Theft Charges

    I was arrested several years ago in California, then I was found guilty of a misdemeanor petty theft relative to the arrest. I have served my sentence and have learned my lesson well, that was the first and last time.

    Earlier this year I applied for a Florida Real Estate license and as required, disclosed my misdemeanor on the application and supplied my court records with the application.

    I received a letter from the FREC (Florida Real Estate Commission) stating I can appear in front of the FREC in support of my application and I can bring individuals to speak in support of my application, also and that I can have counsel present. Actually, the FREC letter did not mention anything about the misdemeanor, so it is my assumption that the FREC wants to see me about it. I am planning on attending the meeting without a lawyer.

    I have many years of professional experience (relative to real estate), so I look, dress and speak the role. It occurred to me that it may be appropriate to give the FREC a copy of my resume. I am working on getting letters of reference from coworkers and friends to give to the FREC. Additionally, I hope to bring one or more people who know about my past, including the misdemeanor, and present behavior to speak on my behalf. I will bring a written statement of what happened to hand over to the FREC and if given the opportunity I will explain what happened and state I am reformed and have learned my lesson, etc. Obviously, I will answer questions briefly & honestly.

    So, keeping in mind my goal is to obtain my Florida Real Estate license, any specific advice on what to expect when I appear at the FREC or what to tell the FREC?

    Respectfully, helpful and serious responses appreciated. Apologies if this should have been posted in some other category or in its own thread, thank you.

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    I was 36 when I shoplifted for the first and last time.

    I applied for a Florida Real Estate Salesperson License. I got it. I had to go through extra hurdles. You have the advantage of already being licensed.

    My extra hurdles: I had to submit Certified Copy of Judgment for my crime. Explanation of what happened, why. And Letters of Recommendation from friends, and former employers. It went to the Florida Real Estate Commission to decide if I was at risk of re-offending.

    I'm not a lawyer, but I would expect to follow similar steps.

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    Default Re: Cited for Shoplifting in California

    Yes, this should have been in your own thread, but....I'll answer....

    Well, I'm an out-of-state applicant for the Florida Real Estate License Application.

    I did not have to appear in person in front of FREC. I had to write an explanation of what happened; get Letters of Recommendation from both former co-workers and friends; and provide a Certified Letter of Judgement (You need to go to the court that handled your case for this). I also looked up my record in my state's system and printed that out, as well.

    Follow whatever instructions they have given you. I do recommend getting that Certified Letter of Judgment though.

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    Default Re: Cited for Shoplifting in California

    The instructions from FREC are vague, FREC possesses the Letter of Judgment from the court.

    Pandorasbox: I am trying to collect as much information possible that might help me with my case, from what you wrote it appears your circumstances are very similar to mine, so any detail you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Were you convicted and found guilty in the California court for "misdemeanor petty theft"? If so, when was that? How long ago did you apply for your Florida Real Estate License? Did you have the option of appearing and decided not to? (If you did have the option, why didn't you appear?!)

    Surely there are other people on this forum with recent knowledge of FREC dealings, please come forward, I seek your for your advice!

    Thank you

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    Default Re: Misdemeanor Petty Theft Charges

    Hi.

    I was convicted in Michigan, March 2009. Basically I have two things on record:
    - Disorderly Person (Which my shoplifting charge was reduced to)
    - Open Container (March 2007)

    I applied for my license in June 2009. I was asked to send more info (as I was still applying from Michigan). I followed their instructions precisely.

    Doh...I just looked it up....my request for info and judgement came from DBPR, not FREC....

    There should be a contact info on the letter, or on the FREC website. I had a few questions with DBPR and they were very helpful.

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