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    Default Second Offense As Accessory In Washington

    I was hanging out with my friend whom I had been caught shoplifting with in the summer of 2006. She regularly shoplifts, lately I tend to ignore it, and leave. I haven't shoplifted since the 2006 incident (where I completed my diversion). Although today was different. We were hanging out in a shopping area, and had just genuine fun before she said she had to use the bathroom and we went over to Bartell Drugs. We joked around before poking around the contraceptives area. Here, we oh so very maturely noted the various condoms and such. I remember making claims like "oh lala, this would be great" when she responded "I'll take care of it". When we walked out of the store, we were stopped by LPO, and I almost shat myself. Apparently she stole one expensive condom, and a bunch of other things I didn't know about. We were taken to the back of the store, and my friend kept yelling that "She did nothing, she wasn't involved in this." She started technically resisting arrest, mouthing off and struggling. The LPO said they would call the police if she didn't stop, and she didn't. The security told me I was being held as an accessory, and I was read my rights. I cooperated great, and was told I was "more than likely going to walk, and would only be charged if the police decided to do so." I was banned from all branches for a year. Before my parents arrived, I was told various times I was "going to walk" and heard nothing about a fine. He said he would not charge me. My parents arrived, and again I was reassured I was "going to walk." No charges or fines were explained to me or my parent.



    My question is, should I worry about a charge or fine arriving in the mail?
    If so, what is the best course of action to take?
    How can they charge me as an accessory?



    I don't know if it was a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, bad friends, or failure to tattle on friends. Who's fault is it? Will my record pay?

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    Default Re: Second Offense As Accessory In Washington

    I would expect a letter from a Law Firm or Civil Recovery service at very least

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    Default Re: Second Offense As Accessory In Washington

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    I would expect a letter from a Law Firm or Civil Recovery service at very least
    Supposedly, they told my dad that the case was closed. It would have been convenient to let us know if a bill was coming in the mail. I'm sorry panther if I sound defensive, I'm just scared because I honestly haven't stolen since my first incident. If I can't pay for it, it's not important. I just hope it doesn't go on my record. Also, when the cops showed up, they were under the impression that I was handing stuff to her when I told them that wasn't the case. I did receive a big lecture from a nice cop and one of the LP guys about choices, and I'm just glad someone didn't think I was the "leader" between the two of us. It was a stupid decision before, and not just walking away from my friend was stupid.

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    Default Re: Second Offense As Accessory In Washington

    I guess what I'm getting at is: are there incidents where they take down your information and nothing happens? Especially if you're an "accessory"? I'm studying abroad and volunteering in Africa for the month of July also. I will have minimal/no contact with parents.

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    I would say to you that the only thing most likey that you can expect is a small fine but I wouldn't count on it and I would say since you know your friend tends to shoplift why are you still with this person? I say you stay away if this begans to happen again and that your friend should enter an Anti-shoplifting program to help them out.

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    If the retailer can "legally" collect money from you (Civil Demand) why would they not do so?

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    I got in contact with my "friend" who was released with only shoplifting charges. She will more than likely have to complete diversion again. My father informed me that when they let me go, they said they "dropped my charges" and I was "free to walk." The cops did not press further charges. So, am I free?

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    1st there is no way your friend will get Diversion for a second time. Next is Civil Demand has "nothing" to do with pressing criminal charges. You not being charged means nothing they can still seek Civil Demand

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    Default Re: Second Offense As Accessory In Washington

    Yeah, I just received a letter asking for 211.99 dollars. Do you think they'll charge me with anything?

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    Yeah, I just received a letter asking for 211.99 dollars. Do you think they'll charge me with anything?
    Maybe, maybe not.

    A civil demand letter is a separate issue.

    However, it sounds like your dad was told that there would not be criminal charges filed against you.

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