Thank you so much for the quick response. I forgot to mention that she was told that this shoplifting incident would now show on her "background check" for 2 years, e.g. when she would apply for a job. That's not a concern too much, we're just really concerned about the citizenship application / interview. What background check are they talking about and is it still ok for the citizenship w/o mentioning? I'm totally unfamiliar with this procecution / court stuff. Could there still be something coming? Again, no police was called, but she surrendered the items taken, she was asked for ID, SS# and address/phone, a photo was taken, she was told to stay out of the chain for a year or she could be arrested and that she would get information in the mail about the fine. Thanks again.