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    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois

    I feel very stupid asking this question, but I'm not sure if I was arrested or not for shoplifting a book from a university bookstore; long story short, my information was taken down by the LP manager, I had to sign 2 forms (one stating that I took the 9.50 book, another for trespassing) and I can't return to the bookstore, and the university police were called as well. However, the LP person said he would not file civil demand (after I told him I'm on financial aid) and when the two (university) police arrived, no mention was made by them of sending me to jail. Instead, they told me about disciplinary action that will be taken by a University committee (either Censure or Internal Probation), then let me go home.

    What does this mean? Will charges not be filed with the town I reside in? I'm very remorseful, confused and scared; thoughtful replies are greatly appreciated.

    Edit: While we were waiting for the police to show up, the LP person made mention of possible jail time, convictions (suggesting that I try to get into a diversion program) and various other consequences, but admitted that "that's up to the police to decide". Does the fact that the police didn't mention anything along those lines mean that such consequences won't occur?

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