I am 18 years old and I live in NYC. I was caught shoplifting about $90 worth of merchandise at filenes basement in union square. I was asked to give my name, address, date of birth, home phone number, parents name, and parents phone number. they asked for my social security number but I said that I didn't know it. they made me sign papers that said that if I was caught in the store, I would be arrested for treapassing. then they gave me a civil demand notice that said I would receive something in the mail about being fined. I was not fingerprinted or arrested but my picture was taken and printed out, along with a picture of the items that I tried to steal. They said that since the value of the goods was less than $100 and I am 18, I would not need a parent to come get me and I would not go to jail.
this was not my first time stealing from filenes basement and they knew it, and told me that they had seen me previously steal from their store. It was not my first time stealing, but it is definitely my last. I am extremely ashamed and cannot stop thinking about it. on top of that, my sister is a cop. I should have known better. I would be so embarassed if she ever found out.
I am really worried because I plan on being a teacher in the future and in the meantime, I plan on working at clothing stores. I currently work at an after school program, so I have been previously fingerprinted by the department of health and department of education. But never by the police.
Will this show up on my permanent record? Also, will this show up on a background check when I apply for a job?
does this count as being convicted of a crime or misdemeanor?
how much do you think the civil demand will be? I am extremely worried!![]()

