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    Question Caught Shoplifting at Sears

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

    So me and my GF were cought stealing about 120$ worth of merch from Sears. I'm 25 and she is 19 (was 18 at the time). The LP guy stopped us as we walked out of the door. They took us to the back and got all of their stuff back (all in tact) and the cop came and did his report and then let us go (no police station stuff).

    I got a letter from a law firm representing Sears requesting that each of us pay them $200 seperately (400 total) and also a letter from the court requesting a notice to appear with the charge being listed as "Petit Theft". We already told the officer and LP that we both stole and told them straight up what happened.

    What I'm looking for is a little advice, I've never done this before or been in trouble with the law before (other than a suspended license over an unpaid ticket). So I have no criminal record.

    I read quite a few of the threads on here, but would just like to see another opinion to give myself peace of mind. Knowledge is power!

    Also, my GF was cought stealing a beef jerky (lol one dollar) at a convience store a couple of years ago. She isn't sure if she has any kind of 'record' for that incident.

    Thanks in advance for any advice or words!

    Also, it would be neat with all of the recent massive federal reserve note printing if the dollar plunged in value and our fees for this wound up being very cheap by the time we have to pay it! Wishful thinking I guess (in a sick way, haha). Oh yeah, we can't afford any lawyers or anything so that's why we're here.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting at Sears

    You can investigate any first offender sentencing options that might be available to you. That's potentially hampered by the fact that you're old enough to know better, and your girlfriend has a prior (although possibly from juvenile court).

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting at Sears

    OK, I'm no lawyer, just someone who messed up and is dealing with a shoplifting charge too.

    This site has been very helpful.

    I also looked up the laws in my state to see what sentencing is possible.

    I made a list of questions, and had a free consultation with a Criminal Lawyer. I highly recommend that. The lawyer can advise you best.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting at Sears

    I'm beginning to see a pattern.
    You should too.
    Dump the gf!!

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting at Sears

    Quote Quoting mmmagique
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    I'm beginning to see a pattern.
    You should too.
    Dump the gf!!
    Agreed 100%

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