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    Default Shoplifting by Failure to Pay for Items at Checkout

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida.
    I was caught at a Walmart where I didn't pay for all of my items at self check out. They brought me into the LP office and the police officer was there. They ended up going through everything in the cart, comparing it to my receipt and added everything up to maybe a little over $100. I was put in cuffs and then escort to the cop car where he had me sit in the back and he input all of my information while asking about my job and other things like that. He then called a female officer to search me and had me get out of the car and lean against it while she searched me. I had nothing on me. He then took my cell phone from my pocket. Then I was brought back inside and had to sign a paper saying I wouldn't step foot into any Walmart/sam's club for a year. The cop also searched my entire purse (there was nothing). I also was told by the cop not to return to this Walmart. The Walmart employee then told me to leave without really saying anything else.the cop escorted me out and had me sign a notice to appear in court. This is my first offense, I've gotten a speeding ticket once but pis it off and did traffic schools I'm 20. What can I expect from here? I have a court date in about 3 weeks and that's it. I have no idea what will happen.

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    This isn't a traffic citation. What you can expect is a life time criminal record showing your moral turpitude. What you want is an attorney. If you are indigent ask for a public defender.

    You can also expect an letter from Walmart's "lawyers" demanding civil restitution for the damages you caused them. This is independent of your criminal charges.

    Stay out of Walmart/Sam's. That will also result in criminal prosecution.

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    If I can't afford an attorney what should I do? I'm wondering if I should expect jail time or probation or community service, or just one. I've never had anything before and so I'm not sure. What would the difference in pleading guilty and not guilty have on the consequences? Will they sentence me right on my court date or wait?

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    Jail is a possibility but unlikely. Fines/costs and probation are likely. Your best bet is to either beat the charge or see if there is a diversion program where you are appearing. A diversion is where you complete some probation period (possibly also taking a class or community service) and if you don't screw it up, the charges are dismissed.

    Unless you have been certain a diversion is offered, I'd get an attorney. You can contact the court clerk and they will have you fill out an affidavit that will determine if you qualify for the public defender. In most Florida counties, you do not need (nor should you) wait for your actual court appearance to apply for this.

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    Okay great, thank you. I will look up the diversion class. Do you know if there's a way I can get this expunged off my record in the future?

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    If you get convicted, it's permanent.

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    Also, how likely is it that my drivers license will be suspended?

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

    Never heard of that.

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    Default Re: Got Stopped at Walmart- Confused About What Will Happen Next

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    Also, how likely is it that my drivers license will be suspended?
    Since it has nothing to do with driving, it should have nothing to do with your license.

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