15 years old got caught shoplifting
no police called
they said nothing would be on my record
i signed no papers
they took no pictures..just asked for my name,adress,phone number
the item was less than 10 dollars and i feel stupid about what i did and am truely sorry
i'm a 3.9 gpa student and i don't want this to effect my record
they said they would send a fine to my house
how much is this fine? and are they serious about my record?
2007-12-09 10:56:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
im in canada by the way
2007-12-09 10:56:29 · update #1
If they said nothing would be on your record, I'd believe them. If it is, I don't think it will blackball you from school. If it comes up in a college interview or with your parents, just own it. Say "It was stupid and I regret it." You're fine. Now try not to steal again. :) I think the MOST the fine for stealing something that costs under 5000 dollars can be is 2000 dollars. That's the most possible for an adult stealing like a TV set or an x-box 360.
Since it was such a small theft, and you were a juvenile, I can't see it being more than 100. I'd guess 50. In Canada, there is not specific crime of "shoplifting", it just goes under general theft. I'd tell your parents. Take your licks, learn your lesson. Your parents will respect you on some level for not hiding it and being a man about the situation. Everyone messes up, it's how you clean up the mess that defines your character.
2007-12-09 11:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Eric Cartman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should just get a fine. It should not go on a record. If they sad that they would not record it, then that is what it should be. It's like if you were to get a ticket speeding. You just pay a fine, unless you have a history. In your case though that was 15 years ago. If that was on your record, then by today, it should be permanently off. You shouldn't worry about it though. If you are worried, maybe you should get some information from the law enforcement, or court.
2007-12-09 11:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most 3.9 GPA students know the difference between effect and affect.
In America, anything you do as a minor disappears when you're 21. I would imagine it's basically the same in Canada.
2007-12-09 11:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
*key words*
no police called
no papers
cheap item
no picture (hell they won't remember what you look like in a week)
and say it does go to court... the fact that you have a 3.9 GPA would help you alot.
you'll probably get banned or suspended from the store, and your parents will be "disappointed" for a while.
you will not go to "hot dog on a stick" collage because you stole a bag of chips
2007-12-09 11:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by eclypse 3000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
major consequence from stealing?... living with it and knowing that you are using the resources of the police and the justice system as well as taxpayers money that could be used a lot better elsewhere keeping the streets you live in, safe. the fine that you may have to pay will not cover all that expense. but if you don't have a conscience, and guilt is not your thing, then i guess it's not your major consequence.
2016-04-08 04:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if there were no cops called and you weren't charged with anything, don't worry about it.
Consider yourself lucky that they didn't give you the option of calling the police or your dad!!
I don't think they can fine you. In fact, I know they can't.
Not a legal fine anyway. They might just send you an invoice
but I think they were just trying to scare you.
Smarten up. Like my dad told me, at the rate your'e going , your not going to make it to 16!! Like, he is going to kill me if I don't smarten up !!
2007-12-09 11:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. You got busted but believe me nothing will happen to your GPA or your record. Trust me if it had been as bad as you think you would gotten arrested and taked to jail. It's over and next time use better judgement. I you learned a great lesson. Take care.
2007-12-09 11:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by Leonidas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shoplifting is a rubbery regardless if they coll the cops or not. you star the wrong way at 15,it will be a record and it follow you every wear in you life,one you are a thieve,you always going to be a thieve
2007-12-09 11:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If no police were called then nothing will happen long term,
Im guessing the shop keeper has just sent a letter / called your parents.
Don't shoplift ;)
2007-12-09 10:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They should be serious about the record - you didn't sign any papers. But don't do it again - it only hurts your soul.
Cheers,
Låuren - anyone can make a difference.
2007-12-09 10:59:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋