My question involves criminal law for the state of: Maryland
I am 16 years old and I was caught shoplifting about 54$ worth of merchandise at Wal-mart. My younger sibling, who is 11 years old came to Wal-mart with me and was also caught shoplifting with about 20$ worth of merchandise. I was taken to a room in the back of the store, and was held there for about an hour. Parents and the police were called, and the policeman wrote down what what stolen, and how it was stolen. Since our parents could not come pick us up, we were allowed to leave. I think I heard the policeman say something about a case number... what is that? I also think something is supposed to come in the mail, but I don't know what to do or expect. Will this go on my criminal record? Will my school be notified? Will any colleges that I will apply to know about this? .... I regret my actions and just want to leave this behind.![]()

