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If they have a means to ID you and have become aware of the theft they have until statute of limitations runs out (about one year) to file charges. You can (to ease your mind) return the item via US mail with no return address

Re: Shoplifting at Store Name I am a Minor He can but you dont get to deal with Judge. Ask for Public defender you dont want to this without a Lawyer

Re: Shoplifting at Store Name I am a Minor Do i explain my story in court? I don't understand how court works at all. No you let your Lawyer talk for you Do colleges in Texas look at juvenile records? Probably On a college application do they ask me about my criminal record? Very likely How can...

You had options available you chose to avoid court. There are consequences for this and since your case reached felony levels, I suspect an arrest at border is likely

The statute of limitations does not apply as you avoided court. Its posible you could be held at border. You need to talk to a Lawyer before attempting to enter country. In Ma a $750.00 theft is a felony!

The statute of limitations does not apply as you avoided court. Its posible you could be held at border. You need to talk to a Lawyer before attempting to enter country

will my name and picture be sent to every store in this chain? Possibly yes My brothers are trying to get a job within this chain, will it hinder them from being hired/ will they find out? They have nothng to do with this so that is not likely

You will need to ask them that

We cannot say for certain but, in general with chain stores it applies to all stores

They have until the statute of limitations runs out to file criminal charges (About one year). However that is really unlikely especially if you pay fine once it comes in mail

1) Will this go on my record even if the police were not involved? The only record should be with store and any retail theft database they might subscribe to 2) Will I have to go to court? No tif you were not charged 3) How long does it take to recieve the fines? Days, weeks sometimes, months...

Pay the fine and the calls should stop

Yes you need an Attorney. Ony an Attorney will know the ins and outs of the court. He/she will know the Judge and how he/she rules most fo the time. He/she will know what (if any) diversion programs are available to you. So yes you need an Attorney. Start calling them Monday. Most offer free...

Based on that wording yes. Long as you are authorized to sign checks your fine

I don't see why not since your on account. However read the letter you got quite often these recovery firms do not accept personal checks

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After you pay this Civil Demand the event should be over. The only record will be with the store and any retail theft database they might subscribe to

Its not aboout what is going to happen in court but what you can do to get something that fits your needs. Start calling Attorneys (many offer free consultations) when you meet with them ask about Diversion as option. By the way community service is almost a given

1. How long does the retail theft database retain a personal record? About 7 years give or take 2. Is the retail theft database open to the public? No its open only to subscribers If we were any help to you please post something in our testimonial section

1. Was I convicted/arrested back then even though no police was involved and there were no citations and arrests? Yes you were arrested. Teh arrest was a citizens arrest but there is no record unless Police are called. There is no conviction unless charges are filed and you go to court 2. I have...