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  1. #1
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    Default juvenile shoplifting

    Hi, i was caught shoplifting at a drugstore type place with my friend-we stole about $10 worth of merchaindise each. We were each given a citation for juvenile retail theft and we each paid a fine of $102 plus civil damages of $220.02. I didn't go to the non-mandatory court appearance but I did pay the ticket and the civil damages. I am now applying for a job and I would like to know if i have to tell them that i was caught-either on the application or in the interview. During my last interview I told the interviewer that I had been caught and the refused to continue with the interview. I have another interview tomorrow and I would like to know if they ask me it in the interview or if they make me fill out more papers do I have to answer yes or can I say no without getting fired/not getting the job for misrepresentation? (Bear in mind that when i filled out the application they didn't ask for criminal history on the application) But I am also applying for many jobs and a lot ask you to list your criminal history on the application and I don't know if i have to answer yes or no. Any help would be greatly appriciated! Thank You very much-Katie

    P.S- i am 16 and located in WI

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    Default Juvenile Record

    Wisconsin imposes significant restrictions on employers' ability to discriminate on the basis of past criminal records, save where the circumstances of the charge substantially relate to the circumstances of the particular job,or where the employee must be bonded and the conviction renders the applicant non-bondable. It also imposes restrictions on access to records of juvenile criminal offenses, except for sex offenses.

    I don't know, however, of a provision in Wisconsin law which would prevent an employer of asking if you had a criminal record and, assuming they can, providing a false answer could constitute grounds for dismissal. Somebody at the local juvenile court, or failing that a local lawyer, may be able to help clarify your rights under these circumstances.

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    Default 1 more question

    Thank You very much for your prompt answer! I have one more quick question. I read on www.lawforkids.org that

    "On 09/21/01
    anonnymous from AZ said:
    The juvenile court tells kids on probation that they do not have to put "yes" on a job application when it asks if they have been "convicted" of a crime. Juveniles are ajudicated, not convicted, and I think this is a good protection because it allows kids a second chance to be successful without carrying around that stigma for the rest of their lives."

    Do you know if this is true and can you explain the difference between adjudcated and convicted?
    Thank You very much for your help
    Katie

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    Default Juvenile Courts

    The Juvenile Court can tell you if it is in fact their recommendation.

    Under a traditional organization, a criminal court is about determining guilt, while a juvenile court is focused on rehabilitation. Thus, although a juvenile may come before the court accused of a crime, and the crmie is likely to affect the court's sentence, the juvenile may not be "found guilty" of that offense but may instead by adjudicated to be a child in need of intervention by the court. The court can assume broader powers over the juvenile's family life, and can impose incarceration or treatment requirements significantly in excess of what an adult might receive for the same offense. If that is the case, as the adjudication is not a finding of guilt, there is not technically a conviction.

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    Default Adjudication

    Thanks for your help. I have one more quick question-Was I adjudicated? Or was I convicted? I paid a city ticket and civil demands.
    Thank you so much for your help!

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    Default Re: Adjudication

    Quote Quoting sexyracer24
    Thanks for your help. I have one more quick question-Was I adjudicated? Or was I convicted? I paid a city ticket and civil demands.
    Thank you so much for your help!
    I don't know; however, the juvenile court where the charge was resolved may be able to tell you.

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    Default Hey

    Katie-this is so creepy but did you get caught at ShopKo on the east side of mad for make-up? if you did then this is amy b. I can't believe that you are a member here too! just b/c of that stupid conviction i decided not to quit my job-i finally told my boss yesterday!-it was really terrible-newayz call me l8ter tonight and we'll talk-you have the #
    Love,Amy

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