RobynnHarris
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
My young friend, 16 years old, was caught shoplifting at the mall. She had stolen items from 5 other stores in addition to the store who's security caught them. (There were three of them in this together.)
At the time of the event the Clackamas Sheriff cited them up and released them to their parents. The Sherif said they would need to be booked at a county juveline facility in the near future.
My friend, with no prior criminal record, was charged with 2nd degree theft from the store that caught them. The other stores may also file charges which could lead to four 3rd degree counts.
The one store's security employee said their store always files suits against the minor and the minor's parents.
Can anyone exlain to me what my friend and her parents are facing in the near and distant future? Thanks for any explanations!
Most importantly: Do the parents and child need to get lawyers right away??
THANKS
My young friend, 16 years old, was caught shoplifting at the mall. She had stolen items from 5 other stores in addition to the store who's security caught them. (There were three of them in this together.)
At the time of the event the Clackamas Sheriff cited them up and released them to their parents. The Sherif said they would need to be booked at a county juveline facility in the near future.
My friend, with no prior criminal record, was charged with 2nd degree theft from the store that caught them. The other stores may also file charges which could lead to four 3rd degree counts.
The one store's security employee said their store always files suits against the minor and the minor's parents.
Can anyone exlain to me what my friend and her parents are facing in the near and distant future? Thanks for any explanations!
Most importantly: Do the parents and child need to get lawyers right away??
THANKS