I was with two of my girlfriends at TJ Max the other day. (Girl A=stealer, Girl B=was just there. like me) GA had a purse sitting in her cart and was stuffing clothes in it for an attempt to steal it. GB and I knew what was happening but did not take part in it. We just looked at clothes and gave clothes to GA that we thought looked good. So we are about to leave and I notice all of these employees are looking at us funny. So I tell GA that she shouldn't do this and it's not worth it because im sure they know she put stuff in her bag. So we all try to walk out and we all get stopped. GB and I figure we won't get in trouble cuz we didnt take anything. Turns out we're charged with complicity to theft? What does this mean? What will our consequences be? They say we will have a court date. I have been caught stealing shampoo from a grocery store a few months ago. But all we did was pay a fine then. Does this mean I'm screwed? I'm 15 by the way. Thanks for anyone who can help!
2007-07-16 03:14:34 · 9 answers · asked by alex 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You contradict yourself, you said you didn't know anything about it, then you say before you try to leave that she shouldn't do that because it is not worth it. So yes, you are guilty of complicity, since apparantly you knew what she was doing and did nothing about it and tried to walk out with her.
2007-07-16 03:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you were handing girl A "things that looked good" and she stuffed them in her purse to steal. And then you all walked out together, chances are you are looking at some fines and or some time in juvenile hall.
It doesn't matter that you and girl B did not steal things yourselves. What matters is that you were handing things to the thief for her to steal. The fact that you were caught stealing recently isn't going to go well with the Judge either.
You better be glad that you aren't my kid because your court date and punishment would be the least of your concerns right now.
2007-07-16 03:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends on the laws of your state, but generally, you're complicit in the commission of a crime since you knew that a crime (attempted theft of clothing by GA) was in progress and did not try to stop it.
You may be sentenced to a a fine, maybe community service, maybe juvi. Your prior conviction for shampoo theft will certainly not help your cause.
Speaking of which... shampoo??? TJ Maxx???? Why mess up your life with such low-rent crimes? It's almost laughable.
2007-07-16 03:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Leon D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you think she is blameless and completely innocent in this, hire an attorney. He or she can either negotiate downward, or perhaps even get her acquitted. However, if she is part of this - then here is your opportunity to teach her an important life lesson. First - don't be scared for her. She can be scared for her all she wants, but you shouldn't be. She made a stupid decision and all decisions have consequences. Let her live hers now (presumably as a minor) rather than help her wiggle her way out of her crime and then think she can get away with it again down the road, when she is an adult. I can promise you that if she were my daughter, she would be pretty much dealing with this on her own (if she were part of it). I don't tolerate thievery at all.
2016-05-19 01:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You knew about the stealing and aided your friend by handing her items with the intent to steal them. This makes you guilty of aiding a person committing a crime. You have the possibility of getting a fine and possibly getting jail time. You will also have a criminal record, and depending on the laws for youth crimes in your area, that could follow you for the rest of your life. Face it, you made a mistake and willingly broke the law and now you are going to have to face the consequences for it.
2007-07-16 03:24:58 · answer #5 · answered by Nell 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are screwed. What you did was no different than acting as lookout for someone breaking into house. In the eyes of the law, complicity to theft is no different than theft. Sounds to me like you need to find some new friends, a real friend would never have put you in this position
2007-07-16 03:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you knew that she was stealing, you are guilty. Contact a good lawyer, and try to get sympathy from the judge. You may get probation, but nothing more serious than that. just tell the truth in court, and take any deal you're offered.
2007-07-16 03:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by sas556 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were observed handing the thief clothes, it looked like you were helping her.Since you are so young you will probably get probation and maybe community service. IF you stay out of trouble till your 21 maybe the court will expunge your record. If I were you I wouldn't go shopping with that girl again.
2007-07-16 03:22:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh please, you were part of it. If you are seeing if your excuse will hold water in here before you try it on the court, don't bother. Its people like you that cost ME money. I have to pay higher prices to pay for what you steal.
I think you are going to have a probation officer for a while at least. And a criminal record.
2007-07-16 03:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by professorc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋