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My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida.
I was caught shoplifting at a main stream retail store. I am an adult. I was taken to the back room, and signed an agreement stating I was caught shoplifting. They told me that if the amount was under $15 I would be able to go, and if it was above I would be arrested. Thankfully, it was less than $15.
They took my SS#, my address, and looked at my license. Asked for my height and weight. They told me that in a few weeks I would receive a letter in the mail, I take it the civil demand letter, and will have to pay a fine of approximately $100, and to never come back, and don't do anything stupid. They were incredible nice and respectful, even making jokes. Nonetheless I was crying and regretful.
Fine. Now I am worried and wondering.
1. Am I going to be charged with anything?
2. Is this going on my record?
3. Is this going to affect my ability to get a job? Will I be put on the criminal database?
4. If put on the criminal database, how long do you remain on this list and/or is there a way to know if you are on it, or a way to get yourself off of it?
5. If I am charged it would be 2nd degree petit theft. How long does this stay on your record and can it be cleared?
6. Do non-retail employers look at/have access to the criminal database?!
Thank you.
I was caught shoplifting at a main stream retail store. I am an adult. I was taken to the back room, and signed an agreement stating I was caught shoplifting. They told me that if the amount was under $15 I would be able to go, and if it was above I would be arrested. Thankfully, it was less than $15.
They took my SS#, my address, and looked at my license. Asked for my height and weight. They told me that in a few weeks I would receive a letter in the mail, I take it the civil demand letter, and will have to pay a fine of approximately $100, and to never come back, and don't do anything stupid. They were incredible nice and respectful, even making jokes. Nonetheless I was crying and regretful.
Fine. Now I am worried and wondering.
1. Am I going to be charged with anything?
2. Is this going on my record?
3. Is this going to affect my ability to get a job? Will I be put on the criminal database?
4. If put on the criminal database, how long do you remain on this list and/or is there a way to know if you are on it, or a way to get yourself off of it?
5. If I am charged it would be 2nd degree petit theft. How long does this stay on your record and can it be cleared?
6. Do non-retail employers look at/have access to the criminal database?!
Thank you.
