shoplifting

[minhkolenda]

What is the name of your state? Texas

I really need some help on this...I was caught shoplifting and I don't know what to do. This is my first offense and I don't have any prior records of anything. I stole a wallet for $118 and I have no idea if it'll be a misdemeanor. I guess I've seen my best friend steal all the time and I decided to try it. I am a good citizen that has done community service, donated blood as soon as I weighed enough, and I've even donated money even when I was broke. I don't want to be judged as a bad person for stealing. I'm just really scared right now. I haven't even told my husband because I can't look at him without wanting to cry. I just want to know what I need and what I can expect. Do I need a lawyer? Or is a PD just as good? Will I go to jail? I'm just lost. What's next? Please help me.I made a stupid mistake and since it happened, I've been feeling guilty and depressed.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Texas

I really need some help on this...I was caught shoplifting and I don't know what to do. This is my first offense and I don't have any prior records of anything. I stole a wallet for $118 and I have no idea if it'll be a misdemeanor. I guess I've seen my best friend steal all the time and I decided to try it.

**A: then your choice of friends like that shows your true character.
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I am a good citizen that has done community service, donated blood as soon as I weighed enough, and I've even donated money even when I was broke. I don't want to be judged as a bad person for stealing. I'm just really scared right now. I haven't even told my husband because I can't look at him without wanting to cry. I just want to know what I need and what I can expect. Do I need a lawyer? Or is a PD just as good? Will I go to jail? I'm just lost. What's next? Please help me.I made a stupid mistake and since it happened, I've been feeling guilty and depressed.

**A: what did the retail store say to you? Did they call the police? Was there a police report made or did the store handle things on their own?

 

[minhkolenda]

It was on a military installation at an Army Air Force Exchange store. They handed me over to the MPs but since I'm a civilian, they told me that I would be going to a federal court.

 

[HomeGuru]

It was on a military installation at an Army Air Force Exchange store. They handed me over to the MPs but since I'm a civilian, they told me that I would be going to a federal court.

**A: now why did you not tell us this information earlier? This is a whole new ballgame and the rules have instantly changed. Suffice to say, you need to be praying a lot.

 

[minhkolenda]

I don't know what to say or expect. I did ask the MP what might become of this case and he just kinda told me that chances are that I would have to a fine and that would be it since I don't have any criminal history. But then again, he can't guarantee me anything. I just want to know if I would need a lawyer and I know, I've been praying.

 

[harveys]

Former Military

Sorry to inform you that you will be reported to your husbands unit and subsiquently he'll find out. And yes the Feds handle such matters. If it is a first offence like you said you'll get a fine and maybe be barred from the store. You could be kicked off of post too.

 

[minhkolenda]

That was what I was afraid of...I didn't want him to find out because in his eyes, I'm a perfect mother, wife and student. With his unit finding out, I am such an embarrassment to him and I don't think I can deal with that right now. I was hoping that since he's a reservist, his unit won't find out. Is there any way I can prevent other people in his unit to find out other than his superior officers? I only want to protect him right now and I don't care if anything happens to me. I know I made a mistake and right now, I'm feeling really crappy, like I don't deserve to be with him if I've already screwed up this much. Will he get into any trouble?