amazingnessx
Junior Member
NEW YORK. Hi i am 16 years old and i was caught shoplifting back in October 2007 from macys. my dad had to pay $500 in civil penalties, he was so mad at me. I am not permitted inside a macy's store for 7 years [how would they recognize me if i went into one in another state?] They called the police and when they came they asked how old i was and i said i was 16. they turn to the macys officials and are like "16? come on man" but they had to arrest me anyway because macys called. BUT THEY AHD THE OPTION NOT TO.. IT WAS MY FIRST ITME OFFENSE AFTER ALL, RIGHT? Anyway, i was set for a court date of november 16th. i remember it just like it was yesterday. I was so nervous, there were adults and a few people my age there too. [This was criminal cout] I didnt have a lawyer to represent me and i think one was offered for me and he promised i'd get out of it with either a fine, probation for 6 months, or i'd have to pay $100 dollars to watch a 5 hour movie about shoplifting.
The judge just gave me probation for 6 months, and my "lawyer" told me if i were to apply for a job in the future i could write tha ti've never been arrested. i'm not so sure though, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF I STILL HAVE A RECORD? FOR SOME REASON, I'M STILL WONDERING IF I DO. I'M ONLY 16 IT WAS A FIRST TIME OFFENSE, AND HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE. I'VE BEEN A GOOD CITIZEN SINCE MY 6 MONTH PROBATION PERIOD BEGAN.
PLEASE ANSWER! i live in ny state
The judge just gave me probation for 6 months, and my "lawyer" told me if i were to apply for a job in the future i could write tha ti've never been arrested. i'm not so sure though, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF I STILL HAVE A RECORD? FOR SOME REASON, I'M STILL WONDERING IF I DO. I'M ONLY 16 IT WAS A FIRST TIME OFFENSE, AND HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE. I'VE BEEN A GOOD CITIZEN SINCE MY 6 MONTH PROBATION PERIOD BEGAN.
PLEASE ANSWER! i live in ny state