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Yes your picture is going all over. They upload it into a database that their company uses and your picture will be distributed to LP personnel in the company. If you are caught in their stores, or if you are caught shoplifting again in their stores, you can be charged with trespassing.

Re: Shoplifting clothes in Store Name store, Maryland, help plea It is up to the store to file charges with the commissioner. If they do, she can be expecting a letter in the mail in a month or two after they file charges. http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/in ... -index.jsp She can go here...

It is the same. Essentially, you were charged with petty theft of items less than $200. If would be grand larceny if it was over $200. Conceal/price alter 1st - is 1st offense of petty theft, and if you get caught shoplifting items 3 times (less than $200) it automatically becomes a felony...

Ask around for the private attorney's in your area that have a VERY good relationship with the Commonwealth Attorney. Those that do, can start the bargaining process earlier and help mitigate your exposure to this. I know some good attorney's in the area (I have no relationship or gain anything...

Which part of VA are you in? VA has some tough laws and you should not go to court without a lawyer. The amount you stole is close the felony amount and they might take that into consideration. Get a lawyer before you arraignment and have them speak to the court on your behalf.

It all depends on whether or not you were authorized to do so. From the looks of it, they were out to make a case. At anytime did any member of management tell you, go ahead and make a decision to keep the customer happy by offering these discounts? If so, you could be in the clear.

More than likely you will not have to appear in court. Usually the police are called at the time of incident to run you for warrants and write a police report. The LP then go to the magistrate/commissioner and swear out a warrant for larceny. I would wager that you most likely will not have...

What was the dollar amount and what state? Also were the police called at the time of incident? Are you an adult or juvenile?

Not necessarily. Unless the cop witnessed the offense he can only testify to what the LP told him. That means if the LP doesn't think he is going to court and doesn't show up, the state has no case against you as the police officer did not witness the alleged shoplifting. If the LP does show...

What kind of discounts are we talking about? Were they 50% discounts? A $100 item for $2? Give us some more information on these supposed arbitrary discounts and then we can dig deeper into your case and assist you.

I would also advise against contacting the store again for any reason as it may be seen as witness intimidation and may violate the ban. If the courts drop the charges against you, contact corporate and ask the ban to be removed and get a letter in writing from them. Also, if you are really...

So the LP decided to not prosecute you, but the cop write you a citation anyway?

If you cannot afford a private attorney ask that a public defender be appointed. Then before court, they can issue a subpoena duces tecum and get all the evidence that is going to be presented by the state in order to convict you. The testimony of the police officer and the LP are going to go a...

Contact the court for papers and a final disposition. \ Usually a reduced plea means that you are pleading guilty to a lesser non theft charge which does not carry the severity of a theft conviction.

Yes it is legal.

I would contact the courts/store and make sure your address is current. It is your responsibility to make sure that you keep the courts/store informed of your current address. If the address is incorrect and they send letters in the mail, you cannot use the defense that there was an incorrect...

If they suspected you and suddenly you quit, they are more inclined to involve the police to go after you and recover their losses. Simply because you are not employed doesn't mean their hands are tied. If they sit down and talk to you, be honest. You made a mistake, but you had no intention...

Keep this paper. It shows that you paid your civil demand and unless the payment is returned (your check or credit card) your debt to the company is completed. Simply by paying the civil penalty does not exclude you from the criminal portion of the act, if the company has elected to go that route.

Before you get before the judge, contact the courts. They can advise you on when and how to obtain the public defender.

There should be a number on the ticket that you can call with questions. If not, contact your courts and see what steps you need to take.