I've read most of the other threads on shoplifting but I need more info if possible.
Reader's Digest Version:
I shoplifted about 120 dollars from JC Penny this past weekend. Obviously got caught and taken into the backroom. They told me they had me on camera walking into the dressing room earlier that week and coming out with nothing. So they wouldn't let this go as my first offense. I admitted to the clothes I was caught with but not the others. The cop came in did some paperwork, cuffed me, and took me to his car for the nice humilitaing ride.
I have bipolor disorder and am currently not on meds due to the stiff price that my insurance doesn't cover [am on anti-depressants but doesn't help with the manic side]. I proceeded to have a panic attack. As soon as my picture was taken and my anti-depressants were found in my bag I was put on suicide watch. I never mentioned I was thinking of hurting myself. The nurse, who barely spoke English, asked a few questions and then shipped me off. I was placed in a room with 2 current inmates both going through withdrawl of cocaine. I sat there for 4 hours before I was even booked. I couldn't wear any clothing except a blanket that was held on by velcro. I had to beg for a tampon.
I was finally bailed out by my mom about 7 hours later. When I got all my stuff back I discovered they never gave me back my anti-depressants. And I can't refil them until next week.
The things I have questions about...
I was NEVER read my Miranda rights. Ever. By the under cover security, the cop, anyone. Is that allowed?
Can they just stick me in suicide watch because I have anti-depressants? Discrimination?
Are they allowed to keep my meds?
Will any of these things effect my trial?
Reader's Digest Version:
I shoplifted about 120 dollars from JC Penny this past weekend. Obviously got caught and taken into the backroom. They told me they had me on camera walking into the dressing room earlier that week and coming out with nothing. So they wouldn't let this go as my first offense. I admitted to the clothes I was caught with but not the others. The cop came in did some paperwork, cuffed me, and took me to his car for the nice humilitaing ride.
I have bipolor disorder and am currently not on meds due to the stiff price that my insurance doesn't cover [am on anti-depressants but doesn't help with the manic side]. I proceeded to have a panic attack. As soon as my picture was taken and my anti-depressants were found in my bag I was put on suicide watch. I never mentioned I was thinking of hurting myself. The nurse, who barely spoke English, asked a few questions and then shipped me off. I was placed in a room with 2 current inmates both going through withdrawl of cocaine. I sat there for 4 hours before I was even booked. I couldn't wear any clothing except a blanket that was held on by velcro. I had to beg for a tampon.
I was finally bailed out by my mom about 7 hours later. When I got all my stuff back I discovered they never gave me back my anti-depressants. And I can't refil them until next week.
The things I have questions about...
I was NEVER read my Miranda rights. Ever. By the under cover security, the cop, anyone. Is that allowed?
Can they just stick me in suicide watch because I have anti-depressants? Discrimination?
Are they allowed to keep my meds?
Will any of these things effect my trial?
