My friend is somewhat of a kleptomaniac and has issues with stealing for the last year or so. Finally, it caught up with her. She got caught stealing some batteries from Cub Foods and landed herself a 424 dollar ticket. She is 17 so apparently her parents will not be notified. She told me her court date is coming up on October 30th and she is hoping to get the ticket reduced or eliminated. However, how much time does she have to pay the ticket? Is it due by her court date or will she be told at court? Also, the timing of this is pretty bad. She is a senior in high school and is applying for colleges right now. Will this show up on her record if she pays the ticket or completes community service? She is really nervous/scared and asked me for help so I decided to post the situation on here. Any info is greatly appreciated!
2007-09-30 17:35:35 · 8 answers · asked by B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
She is planning on pleading guilty. On getting the ticket reduced....I think the only reason why I think it might be reduced is that my other friend got a ticket for shoplifting but when she went to her court date the fee was completely eliminated and she was given community service instead. It was the exact same scenario(both plead guilty and were caught, just different stores pretty much).
2007-09-30 17:43:47 · update #1
If she was officially charged it will show on her record... BUT it will be a juvenile record which are not open to the public.
2007-10-04 16:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, how did she get a 424 dollar ticket for this when she has a court date scheduled, presumably to determine what will happen next, such as a plea or hearing, etc. If she committed the shoplift, she should fess up and admit it. Since she is a minor (under 18), I'm sure that her parents would need to be notified and involved, unless your state has different rules. Shoplifting can have consequences in trying to get a job. Employers don't like thieves. Your friend should probably consult with an attorney.
2007-10-01 00:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mariner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is hoping to get the ticket reduced/eliminated HOW, exactly?
She is guilty, and should plead guilty in court. It will stay on her record if she is convicted of a crime.
Actions have consequences and this is an important lesson for her.
2007-10-01 00:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will not get a fine reduction in court. How would she, she is guilty. Which means that she should just pay the fine and be done with it. Hopefully she will learn her lesson, but I doubt it since you yourself even describe her as a "kleptomaniac". Perhaps she should go to therapy and discover and start fixing whatever void in her life she is trying to fill by constantly stealing.
2007-10-01 00:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she can see if doing an out-patient addiction program on probation that has its own list of duties that she would be accountable for, in place of time . im not sure of laws where you are or if the spelling is correct, but its called treatment "in-Lou" of time or something like this. also , at the end of the probation period, if all the court order duties are followed, often they will drop the charge on record. but admitting guilt , and knowing she has an addiction, would be more helpful in her treatment by admitting this to parents for a positive supportive home, with treatment.But thats another issue..good luck...
2007-10-01 02:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part something like shoplifting wont hurt her getting into college, but forget about getting a job at a retail store, small tickets like that can really hurt your career chances,
2007-10-01 00:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by keithr2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will be on her juvenile record, and she can petition to have it sealed. See here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2033853_juvenile-records-sealed.html
However, I would not encourage her to try to get out of this. This is her wakeup call (hopefully), and she should pay the fine. She can request a payment plan.
2007-10-01 00:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her to tell her folks, pay the fine and get on with her life.. it won't be a big deal later in life, if this is the LAST time she gets caught....
2007-10-01 00:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋