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  1. #1
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    Default What Happened in Court

    Hi - the only reason why I'm posting this is because during my waiting period, I didn't see many people respond with what happened in court. I think it's important to see that the world will not slip out from under you.....it's bad, trust me, but can turn out right.

    First, I'm a mom with a 3 year old daughter. Why I did this....still trying to figure it all out. But....after multiple shoplifting episodes, I was finally caught. I was with my daughter at a major dept store. Security was harsh and the police woman was even harsher. I can't say I didn't bow my head and accept it, I fully deserved it. I still do. There is nothing worse than thinking that you can get something in life for nothing. Life is all give and take.....maybe I just feel like all I do is give? I don't know, but I sure hope that I stick with this and figure it out. For the sake of my husband and children....they deserve more. Plus, whatever my reason....it's not right. NEVER.

    I showed up for my first court date and was informed that I didnt' pre-book myself. I didn't know I had to do this. I've never been in trouble with the law...so I had to do this and then come back.

    Today was my day. Keep in mind my husband and family (noone) have no idea that this has happened. I dropped my daughter off at the babysitter and went to court. It's amazing how humble you can be in a situation where you are faced with being called out - in front of tons of people - for what you really are.....a theif. Could there be anything worse, think not.

    I was blessed today with a person (the judge) who probably knew that I am a little twisted up and am not a criminal. He advised me that he was going to offer me something that I probably should not refuse. He then lowered the charge (which was wrong) from Grand Theft to Petty Theft. I think the officer was so disgusted with me that she wrote me up with the worst thing she thought she could. He then offered me court probation for 6 months and a small fine. I offered to pay the fine today and he then lowered my probation to end when the fine was paid (1day). I can then go and get my record expunged....

    My life is still in shambles, I haven't shared this with anyone and it's eating me up inside. I have other issues, but the fact that someone saw ME today, has given me hope and I am feeling blessed.

    This is a crime....truly a crime. Stealing is wrong, it's not worth the thrill or the havoc that it can cause in your life......but I have a feeling that this is more and more common than we know. I don't think people do this to hurt people.......but they only end up hurting themselves.

    Thanks to everyone who reached out.......a little light has broken through all of the dark.

    Lisa

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    Default Re: My court date...this is long.....

    what state was this in?

  3. #3
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    Default Re: My court date...this is long.....

    I'm in California.....

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    Default Re: My court date...this is long.....

    I understand how you feel. I am still attempting to figure out why I did, all the shoplifting I had. And it has been years ago! I never did tell anybody in my family about it. A few of my friends know. But, mostly I have chosen not to share the information with others.

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    Default Re: What Happened in Court

    Everyone makes mistakes and you sound truly remorseful. I bet you've learned your lesson. Good luck!

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    Default Re: What Happened in Court

    I think it goes deeper than 'learning your lesson", if that makes any senses. I finally grew up and accepted responsibility for my actions.

    I think at first it was just for thrills, let's see what I can get away with. And at the time I was not a kid, I was in my thirties, so go figure. Then evenually it just a habit. Then at some point it was a necessity. I was not working, not collecting unemployment. I was boucning from job-to-job-to-job! When I was finally caught, and needed to pay the civil fine, I honestly thought what's the big deal, I was not arrested! I was so stupid, that I continued to shoplift.

    Finally, when I found full time employment, and needed to have back ground checks, and child abuse clearances, it 'dawned' on me that getting caught at the Shoprite, maybe an issue! Thankfully, nothing came up on the background checks.

    But, it still scares the shit out me, that someone may found out! And, then after reading the threads on this forum, I understand now that many stores cooperative with data bases, and that my past actions maybe available to others after all!

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    Unhappy Re: What Happened in Court

    i understand what you're saying because my mentality is the same as yours. why am I so stupid? my question for you is, did you get your record expunged? what does that mean? Are you sure that it doesn't show up on background checks?

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    Default Re: What Happened in Court

    I am glad things worked out well for you, and thanks for the update. You sound like you're figuring things out.

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