My question involves criminal law for the state of: illinois. 9 days ago i made the idiotic mistake of stealing something that was about 4 dollars. I had opened the container it was in and pocketed it. I paid for the other items i had. At the door the lp told me to put what i had stolen back and come with him to the office. He took my lisence and did not call the police. He said i could return To the store but if caught again id be sent to jail.
He said id be on the WM data base and that id be getting a civil letter. He let me go in about 5 mins. I wasnt asked to sign anything. I have been so scared the past 9 days Unfortunately that wasnt my only time but got caught. I will never do it again and an paranoid they will press charges. Does anyone have any advice or expierance. I am truley ashamed of what i did.

