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    Default Arrested for Shoplifting

    Yesterday I was arrested for shoplifting. I am 22-years-old and a college senior. This was the first time I have ever stolen anything and I am incredibly ashamed and upset about what I did. I was at JCPenny's and put two pairs of pants and a pair of sunglasses in my bag. The estimated total of these items was $112.00.

    I was apprehended by the loss prevention officer as I left the building. She showed me her card and asked me to come with her, and she escorted me to an office at the back of the store. I returned what was in my bag and apologized profusely. I then had my picture taken along with a picture of the items and then the LP completed paperwork. A city police officer came about 45 minutes after I was apprehended. He told me what was going to happen and then escorted me to his car. I was not handcuffed or read my Miranda Rights. After arriving at the sherriff's department I was fingerprinted, photographed, and given a citation with a court date in which i must appear.

    I am an Indiana resident, but all of this happened in Arkansas, where I am attending college. The officer informed me that I would probably receive probation, a fine, and possibly community service. I plan on pleading guilty, but I may consult with a criminal defense lawyer to make sure I am proceeding the proper way. My question is, are there diversion programs available to individuals with a case such as mine? I am getting ready to graduate from college in 3 months, and I don't want this mistake to haunt me for the rest of my life. This was a class A misdemeanor. Does anyone have any advice for me?

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    There may be diversion programs. Check with the court in which you are charged, or ask a local criminal defense lawyer. If you have a student legal aid office at your campus, they may also know.

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    Where I work it is up to us (lp)to recomend the diversion program. However not everywhere offers this.

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    If you were cooperative the officer had no real reason to cuff you. If he didn't ask you any questions about the case there was no need to read you Miranda. I'd suggest you get some legal advice and not just throw yourself under the bus by pleading guilty.

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