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    Default Caught Shoplifting in Filene's Basement

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Massachussetts, MA

    I got caught for shoplifting merchandise worth $40 from Filene's basement, I was outside store when a security guard stopped me and took me back. He asked me sign some paper I was vary scared and told him that I am very sorry and will never do it again. I signed some papers and he took a photo of me and asked me not to go to any Filene's basement ever or I will be arrested. He didn't called the cops and gave me a civil demand notice paper. He told me that I will probably not get any civil demand notice because worth of items are under $100 and said that I can call the civil demand office if I have any questions.

    I read on the internet that some people got up to $350 fine even though they were caught shoplifting stuff under $100.

    Will I also get some kind of notice to pay fine? Can I request to reduce the amount of fine. I am a student and its hard for me to pay fine.
    How long it takes to get notice?
    Since police was not involved is there still a chance that this thing will go on my record?
    I don't want anyone from my home to know about this incident, Is it possible that they will come to know about this?


    This is first time I got caught and definitely I will never do it again. I am very sorry and ashamed of what I did. I am not able to sleep, eat or talk to anyone. Please advice me what should I do?

    Can someone plzz reply me... I am not able to do anything... and can't stop blaming myself for doing such a stupid thing.... Please help...

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting in Filene's Basement

    If you get a civil demand and want to try to negotiate a reduction, contact the issuer and try to negotiate.

    If the police don't become involved, there will be no police or criminal record of the incident.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting in Filene's Basement

    Hi there,
    I am in a very similar situation, I was in Filene's basement in MA. I forgot I was wearing something worth 30$ I was stopped outside by a secret shopper and taken back... I am not a minor and there was no police involvement, I have never done anything like this.

    I am wondering what happened to you after? Were you charged criminally? How much was the civil demand? Did you work out a payment plan? I am really nervous since it happened this past week. I would just like to here from someone else about how harsh Filene's basement is on the criminal matter more than the civil. I will pay for the mistake but I really didn't intend to shoplift. Please reply about your experience!

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting in Filene's Basement

    You are responding to a post which is several months old. It's unlikely that the original poster is still around. For best results, start a new thread.

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