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    Default Signing a Tender Plea or Admission and Waiver of Rights

    Today I signed a Tender of Plea or admission & waiver of rights form in a Massachusetts court for shoplifitng about $180 worth of items. This is the very first time I have been arrested and everything happened so quickly all within 18 hours from my arrest to my first court appearance. The prosecuter showed me this "tender of plea or admission" form and recommend that I sign it and pay a penalty (or court fees) of $300 and he wrote Dism. (next to it) he was very quick and I was nervous, he explained after I signed this I can pay and leave. That was good for me, but now after thinking about it. I never had the opportunity to ask if this goes on my permanent record as a criminal. I am gulty of shoplifiting but did I make a mistake signing this form (which seemed like the easy way out?) It seemed like I would be able o avoid probabtion and community service by signing this. But more importantly how will this show on my record? Is it temporary or permanent? I am 28 years old and looking for a new job for a respectable marketing firm. Please help! Did I make a mistake?

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Signing a tender plea or admission & waiver of rights?

    You had time to ask about it thats false. However its hard to say, if its listed as a conviction then yes you have a record. Contact the DA and ask but the dms you mention I am guessing means dismissed.

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    Default Re: Signing a tender plea or admission & waiver of rights?

    They wrote "Dism. $300 CTS (shoplifiting)" those were the exact words written down next to Prosecutor's Recommendation(s). I think that means "dismissed" not 100% sure though. So what does that mean exactly? I assume that there is nothing left as far as the courts are concerned is that correct? Is this a type of crime that is a misdeamor? Will it show in my background check for life when I apply to jobs etc...?

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Signing a tender plea or admission & waiver of rights?

    As I stated if you have been convicted yes its on your record for life! You should ask more question and pay closer attention to important matters. I agree the abreveation is likely dismissed but you don't know contact the court they can look up your case and let you know

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    Default Re: Signing a tender plea or admission & waiver of rights?

    It sounds like it was a dismissal, but if you wish to be certain as to what happened you need to confirm the disposition with the court.

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