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  1. #1
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    Default Shoplifting at Target

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York


    Hi,

    I am 19 years old, I live with my parents and I've done a terrible thing on July 7, 2008. I regret every bit of it and am ashamed of myself. So i ask help.

    This is a first time offense. I got caught shoplifting 3 video games from a Target worth $120. They took me down into a room and they got a few things from me (Name, SSN, etc) I went down very peacefully and did not show any attitude whatsoever. I answered all the questions politely. They also had me sign like 2 papers. They said something to me about being a Misdemeanor. They had to call the cops and they took me to a local preicent. I was incredibly scared. They scanned my fingerprints and put me in a jail cell for about 3 hrs.

    They then let me go and gave me a paper saying I had to show up at this specific date (Sept 22nd 2008) I think its a court appearance.

    I also recieved a notice in the mail from Target AP Recovery on August 18th stating that I had to pay $620 dollars. Since I only work part-Time I can't afford that in one check so I set up a payment plan already for about $70 a month.

    I am only 4 weeks away from that court date and I'm incredibly nervous.

    What will happen to me? Will I have to go to jail? Will I have to pay more fines or something else?

    Please help me I'm a very nice guy and what I did was stupid.

    Thank you so much.

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    Default Re: Please help. Shoplifting at Target

    The chances of any more jail time are unlikely

    Expect the criminal penalties to be -

    A fine - probably not more than $500

    Probation - possibly up to a year

    Community Service - between 20 and 100 hours usually

    These are all guesses due to the judges intentions not being known

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