Shoplifting Punishment?

Question

In march i got a citation for shoplifting at the mall. Today i am going to juvenile court for it. I put the item in my pocket but never left the store. I didnt leave the store because i was thinking about putting it back but the lady already told me to give them back before i could put them back. It was a pair of earrings for $5.50 at Claires. Im only 14 and its my first shoplifting offense. But i do have an earlier offense for a bombthreat(stupid me i know). How bad do you think my punishment will be for shoplifting. Will i get probation? Community service? A fine?
and dont tell me i should have my hand chopped off because its not going to do anything for me

Answer 1

fight that stuff. depending on local laws, but most jurisdictions REQUIRE you to leave the property before it is shoplifting. i know this because i work retail loss prevention. but get the local laws on shoplifting and if they were wrong fight it. i always make sure the person leaves my store before i bust them, because, although not often, they will put it back and realize it is wrong.
But please don't do this again. being a criminal does nothing for your life but mess it up.'

if you cause enough of a stink, the DA will drop the case, because its awfully hard to prove intent when the product never left the store.

Answer 2

It would depend on the laws in your state. You can look that up on the internet. But you do have a prior offense, while not shoplifting, it was a bomb threat. You may need some counseling to figure out why you keep doing these illegal activities. You're only 14 and not off to a great start sweetie. Get help and turn your life around now. Good luck.

Answer 3

Embarrassing enough as it may be, I was once caught shoplifting at Walmart. The embarrassment alone was enough to make me never do it again. Then on top of that I had the horrible "talk" and knowing that I let me parents down and filled them with disappointment. That was honestly the worst feeling. My mom explained to me that when I stole from the store, I was hurting the company and the community; so she made me do a couple of hours of some community service at a local YMCA. I've never even thought about doing it since. I was a good kid - just trying to be a little rebellious with a friend. I'm sure she's a great girl - probably just trying to find herself. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 4

If the store is in a mall in California, you will probably get a fine. This happened to my daughter several years ago. usually the fine is 200 on up. But since you have a prior issue with the law, (dont know if you wer convicted or not), you might have community service or probation added on.
Since you are a minor, it is unlikely you will see jail time, but if the offense is serious enough you could spend time in juvinal hall.
good luck to you .

Answer 5

Since this was your second juvenile offense, yes the bomb threat counts, you could be faced with probation and a fine. If the judge is harsh, you may face a small amount of time in a detention center. I highly suggest that you stop this destructive path of behavior. Stealing gets you no where in life.

Answer 6

You will get a minimum of 6 months probation, $500 to $1000 fine, and possibly will get 100 hours of community service because of your priors.

Answer 7

honestly i'd get a lawyer, of course at 14 you probably can't afford one, but if you never left the store i don't think it is a criminal offense, try to get a public defender if your parents won't foot the bill for an attorney

Answer 8

You will more than likely get probation, community service would not be a bad idea either, but I doubt you will be detained.

Answer 9

The punishment will be decided by the judge. If it were me, I would be very contrite and show up in court dressed modestly.

Answer 10

Hopefully you have a lawyer. You need one. If you do not have one then see if your parents will pay for one ASAP.