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    Default Caught Shoplifting in Rhode Island

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: RI

    About 8 months ago I was caught shoplifting at Macy's. The value of the 2 items were a total of just over $200. I was 18 years old at the time and therefore I was arrested and spent the night in jail for the first and hopefully last time. I was not given the option to post bail that night. I was not given a phone call. The morning after I had court and the conditions decided on were that I was on a year of probation, I have to pay $50 every month and a half until the $512 (double the clothing's value and court fees) is paid off, and if I stay out of trouble for a year it will be expunged. This has become very difficult as I haven't had any luck finding a job. I have only made 2 payments and still have a balance of over $400. Are employers going to continue to deny me employment because of this showing up on my background/criminal check? I have had 3 successful interviews, and then no call back. What businesses do I have the best chance being accepted by, despite of my current record? Any advice would be very helpful.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting in Rhode Island

    It's worth it to get the expungement. Borrow money from family if you have to, or get a graveyard shift job. If you're willing to take a job that's sufficiently crummy and low-paid, work's always available and it doesn't take that long to earn $400.

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