Can i get sent to court? Persecuted? I'm real scared and sorry.
2007-02-16 12:12:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the item was worth like.......$5.
2007-02-16 12:20:16 · update #1
I wasn't charged the guy just told me they'd send me a civil demand letter. he didnt even call the police. and my parents dont even know about it. he just had me sign a paper and my sister picked me up but thats all.
2007-02-16 12:26:30 · update #2
You didn't say whether or not you were arrested or charges were filed....If not, maybe the place you were caught at is giving you a break. I'd keep my nose clean if I were you.
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Do you remember what the paper you signed said? That could make a difference, but with you being under 18, the value being small, and you not hearing anything yet, I'd say the guy is just letting you "sweat it out" and that that probably will be a good punishment for you. Try to not worry about it too much and just hope that's all that happens. Also, don't shoplift any more ANYWHERE.
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2007-02-16 12:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The individual won't decide if the civil demand is sent. Somebody higher up the chain will decide if it will be sent to you. If it was only $5 I doubt it will be sent to you, they won't waist their time (it will cost more to send you out the information and pay somebody to process it than to not send it at all). That's why you were informed of it because it could show up in the mail.
You won't be sent to court or prosecuted. If they did send you a first notice and you didn't respond, they will send another letter before they would do anything further. But like I said, it's not worth the cost to them for somebody who took $5 of merchandise to put that much manpower into it.
Learn your lesson and don't do it again.
2007-02-19 13:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a possibility. Take this as a learning experience and never shoplift again. Things are not free it either has to be worked for or earned, they're pretty much the same but the idea is nothing is free, so don't do it anymore.
2007-02-16 12:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by anna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're under 18 which means your record will be sealed going forward. Since you're scared and sorry, it means you learned your lesson. It means you are a good person who made a mistake. Don't ever forget the lesson.
Bottom line: don't do it again and you'll be fine. :)
2007-02-16 12:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by ana2rosa2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you stole, how much it cost. They may just let it slide, its very common. Dont stress it, your under 18, you arent going to jail, they wont come and get you. Take it as a lesson learned and move on.
If you get caught AFTER you're 18 you're screwed. Remember that.
2007-02-16 12:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here in the philippines,whoever got caught shoplifting under 18 probably wont go to jail but u will be sent to a social welfare development.dont do it again boy!
2007-02-16 12:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by mitchy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I'm sorry for you. That's not cool. You probably will have to go to court. = (
And the word is "prosecuted" not "persecuted".
2007-02-16 12:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by Geekier Than Thou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the laws of youru state
what was the value of the item(s) you took or where accused of taking?
GOOD LUCK
and dont be so hard on yourself.
It sounds like you have learned a lesson
2007-02-16 12:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by kissmymiddlefinger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean prosecuted, not persecuted, hope that helps!
2007-02-16 12:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋