Yesterday my sister got caught shoplifting at khols in Houston she stole about $35 worth of makeup, 3 items. she had taken the makeup into the dresing room and put it in her pockets. when we walked out this lady with a badge thing said she was with khols something prevention and she took her into a room and said that she was going to process it to somewhere and they made her sign somthing admiting that she did it. she said the fine or whatever will come in the mail.This is her first time shoplifting.Will this go on her permanant record and how much will the fine be??
2007-12-10 15:55:50 · 6 answers · asked by ALICIA 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It will not go on her permanent record. When she turns 18, her juvenile record will be sealed.
That said, you'd better find a way to help her. It's not very likely that this is the first time she's shoplifted, and it likely won't be her last, unless she learns a lesson.
As for the fine, I don't know how much, but I hope she has to pay it herself, so that she can learn a lesson.
2007-12-10 16:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rick K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "set" fine... she is from Kohls Loss Prevention and yes all stolen merchandise is processed. They keep this as evidence incase they decide to press charges or incase she does it again at a Kohls. Normally the fine has to go thru the law so it is possible it will go on her permanent record. Also possible that it will be erased when she is 18. Depends on a lot of things. Call the local police station to get specific details on this case.
2007-12-10 16:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, your sister screwed up by taking something that wasn't hers.
Second, she signed an agreement. The security person has no right to make her sign anything. It is called the 5th amendment. Sis still might get arrested, but with a signed confession, any chance of having a lawyer get the situation reduced is a total loss.
The fine will depend on the statutes applicable in the area. It varies.
2007-12-10 16:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 16 and I shoplifted last spring. I stole some perfume,makeup, and a braclet, all worth about $100. They just called my dad, i didnt go to jail or anything,he just talked them into letting me go...guess i got it easy. probabaly $35 if thats what it was worth.
2007-12-10 16:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the "something" in the mail is Civil Demand and because she is a minor it will go to your parents. Its a fine (of sorts) hers should be around $250.00.
2007-12-10 16:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't a forum for criminals like you (or your 'sister'...yea right) to trade tips of the trade. You theives really disgust me
Get a life!!!
2007-12-10 19:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋