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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    It appears as though store has not prosecuted - Newgal comments: Incident happend yesterday arnd 6:30 pm so not sure yet but don't wan't to call them to check about it! - then so your record will remain clean. However is you reenter store or commit another theft in one of there stores they can still file these charges. OK - Thanks - will not enter! Have you got Civil Demand letter yet? Be sure to pay it. Happended yesterday evening! no do demand letter yet & will pay amount! It appears as though your safe.

    I am thinking of checking my background/ criminal checks online today but not sure if it will show up yet!

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    It wont show up that quick besides you wer enot arrested so what would show up?

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    Thanks very much - will not happen ever again! Q: Is shoplifting consired a Larceny?? And if so I might be charged for larceny?

    I will contact an attorney to be on the safe side on Monday. Maybe the company - a well-known organic grocery store - might try to prosecute me in 6 months - I am looking for FT jobs and background check is vital. I am a naturalized citizen and do not know American laws & criminal offenses.

    Just curious are you in the legal business, a civilian eductaed on legal matters or in the security prevention business? no offense to all your help - but knowing this will atleast give me temp. peace for tonight & tomorrow. If you cannot post the answer here - due to forum laws - you can email me.

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    Yes it can be called Larceny and in facts quite often that is intial charge. I work as a consultant if thats any help. Mine or any other occupation doesnt mean much you can research the info I gave you and find it correct. Also anyone (includinf myself) can say they are anything. Use the info but always consult an Attorney when dealing with criminal charges. Also "read" my signature line it may help

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    I used - Larceny - because the security guard mentioned the word and not sure if that meant they will charge me under that & if so is the punishment/ prosecution higher than shoplifting?
    I did research & but cannot follow what it means for me! I read your signature line - fyi, not sure if you intend to spell 'Attorney' as 'Attonrey' & perceived as 'precieved'. pls, no offense.


    Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer. Not everyone here is an Attonrey and not every Attorney here specializes in topic field. Its free advice you get what you pay for. Take what you can use and leave the rest. If you steal your a thief, If you have sex with a minor your a child rapist, If you drink and drive you may have a drinking problem so on and so forth. Coming here for advice does not exclude you from what you will be precieved as.

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    Loss Prevention does not file the charges DA does! It is normal for a higher charge to be placed this leaves room for plea deals! If you had paid as much attention to your actions as you did my spelling errors we wouldnt be having this conversation

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    OK - so should i await for a letter from the RI District Attorney's office for a hearing in court? can you please shed some light to this??

    Loss Prevention does not file the charges DA does! It is normal for a higher charge to be placed this leaves room for plea deals!

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    Your conviction will be on your record BUT in most cases, background checks do not extend into Municipal court which is used for traffic cases etc. Consult an attorney about the criminal case. My experience is that, unless you are being checked by a government agency, background checks stay at the county level.

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    Talking Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    I never thought anyone misbehaved in Rhode Island.

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    Default Re: Concerned on accused for shoplifting - Rhode Island

    Hi - I did receive today a civil demand letter from an attorney representing the organic grocery store and I mailed off a check for the demanded amount. No letter yet regarding criminal charges and I only pray that I dont receive one. Really nerveracking & stressful and NOT AT ALL worth this worry.

    I am not originally from US and did not realize the implications a thing like this will lead to. Being ignorant and naive is not a solution. This forum has been great education for me and appreciate the contributions made by the members.

    Will keep posted but i do hope I don;t get charged criminally!

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