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    Default Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    I am going to court for a first time offense, $10 shoplifting so it would be a misdemeanor. Best case scenario: I get a diversionary counsel and have to take a class or the case is dismissed. Worst case scenario: large fines, ban from store, etc.

    My question: In the scenarios, what would go on my record and what would the implications be? If I am not convicted and it's a misdemeanor does it still show up or does it only show up if I was arrested or it was a felony?

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    Any police or court involvement can end up on your criminal record. The store can keep a record of the incident, and some stores report shoplifting incidents through a database of offenders shared with other stores.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    Does this mean I wouldn't be able to shop at other stores?

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    Q: Does this mean I wouldn't be able to shop at other stores?

    A: It's possible. Oddly enough, stores don't want shoplifters to be there.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    Thanks for the sarcasm - it's helpful.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    Quote Quoting Martha77
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    Thanks for the sarcasm - it's helpful.
    Sorry you thought the truth was sarcasm.

    The answer, however, is still the same.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    It's a 10 dollar first time incident - it was stupid and I'm not doing it again and I'm done worrying about it. Thanks for the help though.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    you can still shop an other stores other then the one you stole from. As long as you don't steal anymore they will not know you from a hole in the wall.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Charge on Permanent Record

    That's what I thought Panther and thanks for the clarification - I feel so ridiculously guilty that every possible horrible scenario is popping into my head. I've never even gotten a speeding ticket. I am going to continue to go on this site and act as someone to warn others (those who haven't been caught yet) about what happens to you - more than physically, it's the psychological damage. When I told my Dad he said point blank, "You will feel guilty about this for the rest of your life." - he's right.

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