Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Shoplifting

[Christian22]

Jurisdiction

Virginia

Basically, I'm 16, when I was 13 I had stolen an iPhone and they said I was not being charged but they said as long as I didn't commit anymore crimes it would be removed when I was 18.. Recently I had stolen two items from target, both under 50$ but the thing is it was two separate occasions. I didn't get arrested they released me to my mom. So I have a court date Wednesday, I guess simple question, what's likely to happen? No criminal issues other than what I've stated.

 

[shrinkmaster]

If this is a second or third offense it could get bad you need to talk to a lawyer

 

[army judge]

Basically, I'm 16, when I was 13 I had stolen an iPhone and they said I was not being charged but they said as long as I didn't commit anymore crimes it would be removed when I was 18.. Recently I had stolen two items from target, both under 50$ but the thing is it was two separate occasions. I didn't get arrested they released me to my mom. So I have a court date Wednesday, I guess simple question, what's likely to happen? No criminal issues other than what I've stated.

You're still a minor.
This might be YOUR last chance to avoid incarceration.
You need to ask mom to hire a lawyer, or ask the court to appoint one for you.
That's your only way out, and it won't be easy.
You must also be attending school regularly, and passing all classes.
If that isn't happening, it has to change, PRONTO.

 

[Christian22]

Appreciate the responses, So I'm a good student, don't miss school unless it's a doctors appointment. But I was just curious, How big of an impact will my original issue with the phone 4 years ago have on this? This is two separate charges I'm pretty sure, I was only caught once I guess you could say but since they had told the officer about the previous item is it considered two charges? When I was talking to the officer he said there was nothing on my record, and that he couldn't really elaborate on what was going to happen because he was just there to write it down, because the state was not the one charging me, target was. The target employee said they do something about having a deal system that they do where as long as the funds were under the felony dollar about I can refund the items in currency and the charges would be dropped, can they actually do that? Sorry for all the questions, just a little worried. Thank you!

 

[shrinkmaster]

If the store (you should not have named especially this one) allows you to pay for items there is no theft

 

[army judge]

Appreciate the responses, So I'm a good student, don't miss school unless it's a doctors appointment. But I was just curious, How big of an impact will my original issue with the phone 4 years ago have on this? This is two separate charges I'm pretty sure, I was only caught once I guess you could say but since they had told the officer about the previous item is it considered two charges? When I was talking to the officer he said there was nothing on my record, and that he couldn't really elaborate on what was going to happen because he was just there to write it down, because the state was not the one charging me, target was. The target employee said they do something about having a deal system that they do where as long as the funds were under the felony dollar about I can refund the items in currency and the charges would be dropped, can they actually do that? Sorry for all the questions, just a little worried. Thank you!

You need to understand that you're a minor.
The court will take no notice of you, yet you could be penalized.
You don't want to do in court what you did here.
Don't VOLUNTEER any information.
RESPOND ONLY to questions asked of you.
Allow your mother, father, or lawyer to lead your defense.
Above all else, you're a MINOR.
That means you're a LEGAL INCOMPETENT.
That won't allow you to skate, but you'll be treated differently than a adult.
Society wants to rehabilitate you.
In fact, you can't commit crimes.
A minor's offenses (in juvenile court) are behavioral offenses.
Simply put, minors can only be adjudicated,not judged.
So, relax.
All you need to do is be well groomed, good hygiene, and be extremely polite.

You'll be okay, just don't break any more of their laws.