Thank you for taking time to answer my questions. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for taking time to answer my questions. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Ok...OP went into a store.
Fact....he/she did cut off a security tag, and got caught.
As he/she had scissors in his/her possession, and used them in the commission of a crime - it is viewed as a Pre-meditated crime. Meaning OP entered the store with a Tool with the intent to commit the crime.
OP should be very grateful the charge is Vandalism, and not Felony Burglary, which yes, he/she could have been charged with.