sillygirl3
New Member
When I was 14, I was caught shoplifting @ Store name with a friend; misdemeanor larceny. Police were called, info taken down, and I went to a diversion program for 4 weeks, and on probation. If no further incident occurred, then when I turn 17 my record would be expunged.
I had not shoplifted since, but then I began to develop it into a habit AGAIN. It made me feel horrible at times, but I got kind of a rush from it, and I was positive I wouldn't be caught. I just turned 16 a few weeks ago. I was caught yesterday trying to walk out with $96 worth of clothing in my bag; I cooperated and, because the store was just too busy, police were NOT called. (So lucky, I know.) My name, address, phone number, and school ID were taken down and put into some sort of online database--is that the shoplifters' database that needs to be subscribed to? No photos or fingerprints done.
What does this mean? This was my second shoplifting offense, but there is no police record of it, and so..will my record still be expunged @ 17 if no later incident occurs? How long does my name stay in the database; forever? If forever, I assume that means I can't get a job in retail, at least for a store that subscribe to this database. But I am sure I was put into a similar database at Bloomingdale's two years ago; with two entries, does this mean I will be charged for a second offense? As I left, an employee said to me, "Don't be coming back." Does that mean I am banned?
I really do know I will not shoplift again; it is simply not worth it and it makes me hate myself. I was really close this time--or was I? I will begin apply to colleges next year; will this affect that? Will my probation officer know?
They just told me a restitution fee would come in the mail.
I had not shoplifted since, but then I began to develop it into a habit AGAIN. It made me feel horrible at times, but I got kind of a rush from it, and I was positive I wouldn't be caught. I just turned 16 a few weeks ago. I was caught yesterday trying to walk out with $96 worth of clothing in my bag; I cooperated and, because the store was just too busy, police were NOT called. (So lucky, I know.) My name, address, phone number, and school ID were taken down and put into some sort of online database--is that the shoplifters' database that needs to be subscribed to? No photos or fingerprints done.
What does this mean? This was my second shoplifting offense, but there is no police record of it, and so..will my record still be expunged @ 17 if no later incident occurs? How long does my name stay in the database; forever? If forever, I assume that means I can't get a job in retail, at least for a store that subscribe to this database. But I am sure I was put into a similar database at Bloomingdale's two years ago; with two entries, does this mean I will be charged for a second offense? As I left, an employee said to me, "Don't be coming back." Does that mean I am banned?
I really do know I will not shoplift again; it is simply not worth it and it makes me hate myself. I was really close this time--or was I? I will begin apply to colleges next year; will this affect that? Will my probation officer know?
They just told me a restitution fee would come in the mail.
