Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1

    Default What Will Happen to a 17-Year-Old Shoplifter

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Massachusetts
    Hi, today I was caught shoplifting in Kohls. I shouldn't have done it, I regret it, but I can only move forward from here, right? I'm 17 years old. The retail worth of the items was like $116. This my first offensive, I have no record, but I have stolen from the same store before, they have it on camera, and they recognized me and that is why is I was stopped as I was leaving. Two cops came, but I was not arrested. They did not call my parents, although I told my parents what happened because I felt so guilty. I filled out the papers, but they told me not to sign anything because I am underage. They told me to just go home and then expect a court summon in the mail and Kohls could potentially sue me for what I took. Obviously I am not allowed into Kohls anymore.

    What do I expect now? Will this be on my permanent record? Do you think I'll be charged? Could I get into a Youthful Diversion program? How much trouble will I be in? I'm so nervous and scared and I feel so guilty. Will colleges see this? Will my school or work be notified? How much money do you think I'll have to pay? What should I do for court? Please help me out!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    6,808

    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting at Kohls in Ma

    Your parents should get a consultation with a Criminal Defense attorney.

    They can expect a Civil Demand letter in the mail from Kohl's lawyers. I don't know what your states laws are, but each state has a minimum and maximum amount they can ask for. It will be a lot more than $116 though.

    You will have court costs and fines.

    All in all...ever read that sign in WalMart's bathrooms that says shoplifting can cost you $2000....they really are not kidding....

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: What Will Happen to a 17-Year-Old Shoplifter
    By skikid99 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-15-2016, 08:43 AM
  2. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: 17-Year Old Shoplifter in California
    By jubjubs in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-25-2009, 02:42 PM
  3. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: 17 Year Old Shoplifter in NYC
    By anonymous1991 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-30-2008, 02:34 PM
  4. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Eighteen-Year-Old Shoplifter
    By ap9601 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-25-2008, 07:47 PM
  5. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: 15 Year Old Shoplifter In Illinois
    By c15312 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 02-08-2008, 11:39 AM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources