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    Default Shoplifting Under 12 Dollars - What Am I Looking At Legally?

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia.

    I have a court case coming up in the next month. Essentially, I shoplifted under 12 dollars worth of food (I do not know the exact number, probably about 6 dollars, it was cheese and a microwave burrito, but it was listed as "shoplifting under 12 dollars" on the summons form for the crime) from Kroger grocery store. When caught, I immediately, calmly came clean and cooperated, was completely honest, and told them I had no money (true) and could not pay for it even if I wanted to, and that I did it because I was hungry (which I wrote down, and it went on record). I signed off stating I had done these things, and I believe they have it on camera, so I don't think I can deny it.

    I am a 18, female, a good student and I go to a good college. Not exactly a bad apple, and most people who know me will testify that this definitely isn't a frequent thing with me. The only thing I had shoplifted prior to that was a ballpoint pen at a book store, and I was not caught. I've never even had a speeding ticket on my record, much less anything else which would be considered criminal activity.

    Firstly, what am I looking at it terms of sentencing? Secondly, will it be possible to get this removed from my record? How will this most likely affect me long term (career, school, other things)? What is the best case scenario for this situation?

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Shoplifting Under 12 Dollars-What Am I Looking At Legally?

    Your GPA and any other redeeming quality you "think" you have means about squat. If convicted you will have a criminal record of theft and records dont go away its for life! Find a criminal defense Attorney and ask about the availabilty of Diversion programs

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Under 12 Dollars-What Am I Looking At Legally?

    look, I don't know anything about these kinds of legal dealings, I only mentioned that because someone told me that my sentencing will also have to do with how "promising" of a person I seem to be. I am going to find a lawyer, but I'm looking for some generalized ideas of what could happen. are you specifically familiar with virginia law or are you just making assumptions?

    also, I know a person who was convicted for stealing two bottles of wine, got an appeal, and had it expunged from their record.

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    thank you anyway for your help though I just looked up a diversion program and what it is, hopefully I can do that, I will never ever make this mistake again

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    Your redeeming qualities as a citizen DO mean something, so ignore advice that tells you otherwise. The bottom line is that you should get a good attorney if you can. What the attorney will want to do is prove to the judge that this was an anomaly, that you can be rehabilitated and that you WON'T be a repeat offender -- and the fact you have no criminal record and are a good student DO mean something. Get a job if you can (if you don't have one). Start volunteering at a soup kitchen. Do ANYTHING to redeem yourself in both the eyes of the law and for yourself. You have to work harder now to prove to everyone you're a good person and you should... because it makes a difference in all arenas.

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    panther10758 Guest

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    Your GPA plays small role in this its remorse and admissions of wrong doing. Volunteer for soup kitchen thats funny. If you want a judge to smile upon you an dyou want to show remorse enroll in an Anti Shoplifting program I know of two one fron NASP and the other from CASA I have contacts with both groups. If youlike PM me and I will give you that info.

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    The Anti-Shoplifting program is a good idea. I don't need to belittle people when offering advice, and I can recognize good advice when I see it. Being a good student, being employed, being a good member of the community otherwise, are all also going to help. Having a good attorney is a good idea too, if you can afford it.

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    panther10758 Guest

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    High GPA says little about character Ted Bundy was had a degree. The judge heres the "Straight A student" defense time and time again yet they keep appearing in his court? If the OP wants to show remorse or good character a high GPA alone will not do that. Join one of the said programs, write a letter of apology to store (if you plan to plead guilty). Pay your Civil Demand in full and quickly. These things show remorse

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    Panther, geez, you just like to argue.
    I didn't disagree with you. I didn't say grades alone proves you're a great person. I said it all matters as opposed to you previously saying it means nothing. Showing your a good person previously and being on the road to not doing it again DOES matter... grades can be part of that. Being employed another part. Going to the classes you suggested another part. Being a positive force in the community another part. I didn't just say "keep your grades up and you'll be fine" -- I realize on it's own it won't matter much.

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