Got caught shoplifting

[ccruz728]

What is the name of your state?FL
I was arrested shoplifting a pair of sneakers where I used to work, I was caught they explained the situation and the proceedings, but this is what happened I confessed that I had taken more shoes 10 to be exact and made a written agreement to pay them back which the amount totaled up to be $1,000 dollars, They called the cops, they filed a report only on the sneakers that I got caught with which were $80 dollars but I didnt receive no copy of the report and I was let go and not taken to jail. Now I remember them telling me that they were going to take me to court for the $1,000 dollars and I ve been told that's automatic jail time because of the amount but then again a police report was not filled out on that amount that was a written agreement between the store and I. I'm in the clouds on what I have to do because its my first offense I have no prior offense so it would be greatly appreciated for some advise

 

[seniorjudge]

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standard shoplifting answer

Be prepared for your shoplifting conviction to hinder your job opportunities.

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Standard answer

Here are some hints on appearing in court:

Dress professionally in clean clothes.

Do not wear message shirts.

Don't chew gum, smoke, or eat.

Bathe and wash your hair.

Go to court beforehand some day before you actually have to go to watch how things go.

Speak politely and deferentially. If you argue or dispute something, do it professionally and without emotion.

Ask the court clerk who you talk to about a diversion (meaning you want to plead to a different, lesser charge), if applicable in your situation.


Here are five stories that criminal court judges hear the most (and I suggest you do not use them or variations of them):

1. I’ve been saved! (This is not religion specific; folks from all kinds of religious backgrounds use this one.)

2. My girlfriend/mother/sister/daughter is pregnant/sick/dying/dead/crippled and needs my help.

3. I’ve got a job in [name a state five hundred miles away].

4. This is the first time I ever did this.

5. You’ve got the wrong guy. (A variation of this one is the phantom defendant story: “It wasn’t me driving, it was a hitchhiker I picked up. He wrecked the car, drug me behind the wheel then took off.”)

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[ccruz728]

thanks

Thank you very much and if any more advice it would be greatly appreciated

 

[JCav]

been there

When I was a kid, had a similar experience. You may want to check your state laws as, of course, state laws differ. If you have not began making restitution, do so now. Acceptance of restitution in some instances(depends on dollar amount stolen) can often avoid criminal charges. Don't know if this helps, good luck.