iamanidiot
Junior Member
I am from MA.
I had been caught shoplifting about $1000 worth of clothing from Bloomingdales. I was being an idiot, I totally regret it and I will never ever ever do it again!
I was taken into a room, they listed things I stole and made me sign to confirm it, but they didn't call the police on me. They gave me a sheet that said Civil Demand Notice. So I am wondering, what is the process after this? I never never been arrested or have anything on my record.
Will I be expected to go into court? How much will my fine be? Should I think about getting a lawyer? I am 20, and I don't think I have money to pay for a lawyer, but if I don't will it be really bad? Like will it be on a record that'll keep me from getting jobs and such?
I am actually studying outside of the US, so I will have to leave the states tomorrow and won't be back until August. Will this be a problem? Can I postpone it?
I am so stupid for doing such an ignorant thing, but what is worse is I won't be physically in the states to handle this.
Please please help and give me any advice you have? I really need some suggestions and advice.
Thank you and sorry for the excess questions!!
I had been caught shoplifting about $1000 worth of clothing from Bloomingdales. I was being an idiot, I totally regret it and I will never ever ever do it again!
I was taken into a room, they listed things I stole and made me sign to confirm it, but they didn't call the police on me. They gave me a sheet that said Civil Demand Notice. So I am wondering, what is the process after this? I never never been arrested or have anything on my record.
Will I be expected to go into court? How much will my fine be? Should I think about getting a lawyer? I am 20, and I don't think I have money to pay for a lawyer, but if I don't will it be really bad? Like will it be on a record that'll keep me from getting jobs and such?
I am actually studying outside of the US, so I will have to leave the states tomorrow and won't be back until August. Will this be a problem? Can I postpone it?
I am so stupid for doing such an ignorant thing, but what is worse is I won't be physically in the states to handle this.
Please please help and give me any advice you have? I really need some suggestions and advice.
Thank you and sorry for the excess questions!!