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    Default Arrested for Shoplifting

    My question involves criminal law for the state of:
    i was just arrested yesterday for shoplifting. i have many questions, so if you know the answers, please answer them (:
    1. If i am 17, am i still considered as a juvenile? (i live in NY)
    2. Are lawyers supposed to be really expensive like, $3000 worth when my problem is just about shoplifting? i mean, i don't need them to defend me.. i already got caught anyways.
    3. when i go to court, is there a chance im going to jail? (this was my first time getting arrested)
    4. since i got arrested and got my finger prints done and etc, i probably have a record right? and this will influence me when i apply to colleges?

    im sorry for so many questions, but i really do not know ANYTHING about law and this was my first time getting in trouble, so i really don't know what to expect.

    i will really appreciate your answers to my questions (:
    thank you

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    1. If i am 17, am i still considered as a juvenile? (i live in NY)
    That depends on DA or court they may choose to try you as adult
    . Are lawyers supposed to be really expensive like, $3000 worth when my problem is just about shoplifting? i mean, i don't need them to defend me.. i already got caught anyways.
    Yes you need an Attorney and the cost will depend on what is aske dof them and the charge
    3. when i go to court, is there a chance im going to jail? (this was my first time getting arrested)
    Unlikely but that again will depend on the charge. by the way what was dollar value of what you attempted to steal?
    4. since i got arrested and got my finger prints done and etc, i probably have a record right? and this will influence me when i apply to colleges?
    Yes and possibly

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    it was worth like $104? it was perfume. when i think about the consequences now, i wish i didn't care if i smelled like crap or not, cause it was not worth it getting caught.
    ANYWAYS.
    so i can't get into a college?

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    You'll get into college. There is a chance it might affect you but that chance is small.


    You have an arrest record but you don't have a conviction record yet. Its the conviction record that will affect you when you apply for jobs, etc.

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    Quote Quoting wantstobeclean
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    it was worth like $104? it was perfume. when i think about the consequences now, i wish i didn't care if i smelled like crap or not, cause it was not worth it getting caught.
    ANYWAYS.
    so i can't get into a college?

    If convicted yes it can cause you a problem. Follow my earlier suggestion and consult an Attorney

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    is there a high chance that i might be convicted?
    also, i did consult a lawyer, and when i told her this code thingy that was supposed to be my charge; the charge was that i wasn't the one who did the actual shoplifting, but i was the one who was holding onto the stolen items. cause i didn't steal it myself, this other person put it in my bag.

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    Default Re: Arrested for Shoplifting

    Quote Quoting wantstobeclean
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    is there a high chance that i might be convicted?
    also, i did consult a lawyer, and when i told her this code thingy that was supposed to be my charge; the charge was that i wasn't the one who did the actual shoplifting, but i was the one who was holding onto the stolen items. cause i didn't steal it myself, this other person put it in my bag.
    About a 90% chance... higher if you signed something that admitted it.

    Possession is 9/10th of the law. If you were caught with the items, you win the BIG prize.

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