My question involves criminal law for the state of: MD
Well, I got caught shoplifting at Best Buy today. I'm only 18, I was nervous and my conscience told me not to do it.. but it's just one of those impulses "what if.." and so I brought the game CD into the bathroom and unpacked it. As before I exit the bathroom I had doubts and was about to leave the game on the counter and head home, but a Best Buy employee opened the door and kinda told me to go to this retainer room for questioning. It's just bad luck I guess.. and kinda made the right judgment a bit too late. In the end, they let me go and I bought the game, but I got banned from the store but they didn't call the police. I didn't have to fill out any forms of any kinds. I just needed to show them my i.d. The guy was pretty rude, but he has every rights too. He broke the game I just bought and let me on my way. And I am thankful that he let me go, so I have no right to be mad.
I know it was a stupid decision, and it's my first time of ever trying it. I have never shoplifted before in my life. I'm a good student and I've never been in trouble before.
I have 3 questions:
1. Does this mean from every single Best Buy stores or only that one?
2. How long is the banned? If it is permanent, is there anyway to work it out?
3. I think they might have caught me on camera. Are they going to press charges on me later?
Thank you,

