Jinglebells
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Today I was caught shoplifting at (dept. store). I regret it and I feel horrible . I cannot eat or sleep and am making myself sick thinking about how stupid this was. In total, it was $32 worth of merchandise (2 items) . LP took me to a back room , asked me questions, and SS #, and made me sign a form which i barely even read because i was so nervous. they said to never come back to (dept. store) again, and that i am going to receive a letter in the mail in a week demanding 4 x the amount of product. the head LP man told me he would "let me go" and not go to the precinct if I was honest and they checked everywhere and I gave him the 2 items I took. They checked my bags and made sure I didn't take anything else. they took my picture and told me if I came back i could be arrested for trespassing. they then told me I was free to go. they said (dept. store) is going to sue me and I just have to pay that amount and never come back. My questions are:
1) Does information that I was sued for stealing come up on any public record?
2) Since it was not a criminal charge today and no police were called and i was "let go" … can the police arrest me later on, or could they press charges LATER on in the future (if i PAY the fine)
3) what are the chances that I will have to go to court? Is suing the same as pressing charges? I am so clueless when it comes to this. it is my first and LAST time ever stealing. I feel sick.
4) should i write a letter apologizing to the company?
5) If i pay the fine immediately, what else can they do to me and will it affect my credit score?
any nonjudgemental responses would be greatly appreciated, as i cannot sleep.
I know it could be worse and $32 is not the end of the world, but I am worried that police will show up at my door and arrest me.
thank you in advance.
1) Does information that I was sued for stealing come up on any public record?
2) Since it was not a criminal charge today and no police were called and i was "let go" … can the police arrest me later on, or could they press charges LATER on in the future (if i PAY the fine)
3) what are the chances that I will have to go to court? Is suing the same as pressing charges? I am so clueless when it comes to this. it is my first and LAST time ever stealing. I feel sick.
4) should i write a letter apologizing to the company?
5) If i pay the fine immediately, what else can they do to me and will it affect my credit score?
any nonjudgemental responses would be greatly appreciated, as i cannot sleep.
I know it could be worse and $32 is not the end of the world, but I am worried that police will show up at my door and arrest me.
thank you in advance.
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