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    Angry Shoplifted But No Police Came

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado

    Although I do not like to admit it as we all do not...but I shoplifted from Wal-Mart the other day. I was taken to a room where they collected my information and said I'd be getting a bill for between $100 - $250. Yet no police came...so does that mean I won't have to go to court? Or can I expect to get a court summons in the mail?

    Long ago as a minor (10+ yrs ago) I was charged with shoplifting but the police came and gave me the court date at that time. So two questions...

    1) Will I have to go to court?

    2) If I do go to court am I going to have to go to jail or have a harsher sentence because this is a second offense? Will my charge as a minor even show?

    I have been reading some other posts about Wal-Mart's new laws, etc.. but still can't figure it out. My total merchandise stolen was under $25.

    Any advice would be helpful to alleviate some concerns.

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    Default Re: Shoplifted But No Police Came

    Okay, so really my main concern hear is going to court...

    Does the fact that the police did not show while I was there mean there was no police report filed? Or can the LP still file a report even after I left?

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Shoplifted But No Police Came

    The theft report can be filed at anytime within statute of limitations

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    Default Re: Shoplifted But No Police Came

    So basically it is still a very likely possibility that I will have to go to court, even if the WalMart LP only said I'd be getting the Civil fee and nothing about criminal charges?

    Also, would I be getting the court summons in the mail or do the police actually show up at my door?

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Shoplifted But No Police Came

    If Walmart told you they were not pressing charges then its likely they are not

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    Default Re: Shoplifted But No Police Came

    So let's say they did file a police report on the day - April 7 - would I have received a court date/notice by now? It has been just over 2 weeks and I haven't heard anything, so I'm just still freaked out about whether I am going to court or not. Any help please?

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