say a 17 year old. It was they're first offence. Finger prints were taken plus picture. The officer gave some sort of summons. The parent called and they said one has to wait to recieve a letter from them. Do to the results of the finger prints have to come in. Before action is taken. How can the parent go about clearing that child's record? And do all the stores now have the childs prints and foto? The child reconizes they're mistake. The officer explained what will happen if they continue the behavior. Thank you very much in advance if you are able to help with this.
2007-04-12 18:36:11 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was caught shoplifting when I was about 14. At 23 I received a Top Secret U.S. security clearance, by admitting it, and saying it was, "an immature childish prank."
I could have gotten away with it, by denying it, also. Under US law, juvenile records are "sealed" and not available after age 18, to anyone.
To me, this is one of the things that makes America so great: Even parties of the government, hide info from other parties of the government, knowing that juvenile delinquency in young males is hormone based, and a poor predictor of future behavior!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!
2007-04-12 18:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First offense or underage makes no difference.
It's up to the individual store whether or not to press charges. If the stolen goods add up to a specific amount (varies state to state) then the crime becomes more than just a misdemeanor.
Wal-Mart is cracking down hard:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/13/news/companies/walmart_shoplifters/index.htm?cfm=goo
I'm sure you've seen the stickers in dressing rooms that say "Shoplifters will be prosecuted." An apology and recognizing the mistake means nothing. There is no clearing the record - the child can be held accountable. Other stores wouldn't know or have the information, but other locations of the store where the child was caught might have a list.
We had them in retail stores where I worked - who to watch out for. Also had a friend caught, prosecuted, and banned from entering any Macy's store for 2 years. Jail was not fun for her.
2007-04-12 18:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mom and Dad are not going to be able to get the person out of this one. Getting your photo taken and fingerprinted means that the person was booked and they are in the system.
Depending on the State where the person resides the person may be charged as a minor or, at 17, could be charged as an adult. As to whether or not it is a misdemeanor or felony, will depend on what State and what the value of the items taken were.
Most stores bar the person for a period of time, if not for life, from the place that they stole from and if a major chain, notices are sent out to other stores in the chain.
Only thing the parents can do to mitigate and/or expedite the procedure is hire an attorney, who may be able to get it into pre-trial diversion and come to a plea agreement.
2007-04-13 05:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws vary but, unless convicted there are ways to ensure the local records are purged. The letter should state where to answer the summons if the case is moving forward. The wait is most likely a result of the process. Even if a conviction results there are ways of expunging the records. Try not to worry. Good luck!
2007-04-13 07:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what this person took. if the value was high enough its a felony. at 17 this person could be charged as an adult. this will stay on thier record forever. the pictures and fingerprints were for booking purposes. everybody arrested is photoed and printed. i dont think the parents can clear the 17 yos record.
2007-04-12 18:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 06:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 isn't underage. even kids under 12 can be arrested and convicted in some areas.
if charged as an adult, the record *sometimes* gets taken down slightly after a few years, meaning it's still there incase they reoffend but it won't hurt them if they're looking for work.
2007-04-12 21:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by leer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dear ....thier,...they're is short for they are....what results? did the kid get caught or not?...You mean the prints they took when they booked the kid? Mommy and daddy can not do jack as far as I know. Photo honey...short for photograph...and no probably not...is this a trick question or did the security people at the store take his prints...? Check out www.fightforkids.com
2007-04-12 19:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by batleycraig 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋