My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
Hi,
I recently made the stupid mistake of taking something without purchasing it and was caught in the act of doing so. The items I took amounted to about $100 and I was just wondering what the consequences would be for something like this. In particular I am wondering whether I would be subject to doing any sort of jail time. This is my first and only time being convicted of a crime and have had no prior criminal records.
Also, I have a meeting with the dean in the coming weeks and was wondering whether anyone would know anything about what could happen. I read that expulsion would be a possibility, but generally that happens if people are caught on multiple occasions. Would I be given a warning because it is a first offense?
P.S. I have also returned all the merchandise to the bookstore and am over the age of 18.
Thanks

