Was I actually arrested? I'm not sure, because they did do finger prints and pictures, I don't recall them ever actually telling me I was arrested. Can anyone help me with this subject?
So I was caught shoplifting a pair of earrings. Long story short, the store security called the police, who told me they were going to take me back to the station. They handcuffed me and put me in the back of the car. One at the station, they filled out a ticket form, as well as this thing I had...
But the only thing is, when the LP took me, I gave the items back, so isn't that an automatic admission of guilt?
The only reason I haven't seen a lawyer yet is because my parents have been out of town and I didn't want to tell the over the phone.
And yes, I totally understand that I got...
Well as far as question 1, the cop wrote it out on the same ticket they use for traffic offenses, and told me that it's a local Ordinence violation... Does this change anything?
I'm 18 years old, and a few days ago, got caught trying to take a small pair of earrings worth about $50 from a department store. In a moment of poor judgement, I took a pair off a card and slipped them into my pocket. After paying for another purchase and walking out of the store, LP stoppedr...