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    Default What Criminal Record Do You Get From Shoplifting

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana

    Will I have a record for the rest of my life for shoplifting merchandise from a supermarket for $167 or will the conversion charge be dropped after a specific time frame? Can I do community service or take a class to remove this charge from my public record? I work in the medical field and have been having a difficult time financially due to bankruptcy. Will this charge affect my finding work in the future?

    Thank you in advance.

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    Default Re: What Criminal Record Do You Get From Shoplifting

    Convictions are forever in Indiana. A misdemeanor as long as it's not violent or a sex offense can petition to have it's information "restricted" eight years after you finish your probation provided you don't commit further crimes. While a restricted access conviction won't show on most commercial background checks it may show for things like state licensure.

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    Default Re: What Criminal Record Do You Get From Shoplifting

    As it appears you have not yet been convicted, you should discuss with your lawyer the possibility of avoiding a conviction for your crime, such as diversion or a deferred sentence. We can't promise that you'll be successful, but some jurisdictions are more generous than others with such opportunities.

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