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Found Shoplifting In Ma

Found Shoplifting In Ma

Postby Addie » Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:41 am

My problem requires criminal legislation for their state of: Boston<br />
I had been caught shoplifting at Walmart yesterday. I know it had been stupid and I'm not attempting to make excuses, but i only have a couple of questions. I'm two decades old. I got 35 bucks worth of constitute and was captured from the Gas on my way to avoid it of the shop and was told in the future with him to work. I gave back the constitute and was handed documents to sign. One of these was a bar from wal-mart, i was informed that I'd to sign it. Law enforcement showed up and they looked up my report that we do not have. I was subsequently informed that I'll obtained documents in the email from wal-mart and the neighborhood police station. They never explained what I'll be charged with. Does anybody understand how long I'll need certainly to wait to obtain the characters. And furthermore what must I expect. I intend on obtaining a lawyer but should i keep in touch with one now or should i wait before get the characters in the email? <br />
Please support me!!!
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby Zackery » Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:01 am

Thank you PandorasBox. but i do have one more question i am hoping you can answer for me. Did you end up with a criminal record because of it?
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby Burneig » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:43 am

I simply got my municipal desire notice within the email. I've yet to get my notice in the authorities informing me what they're getting me with. Does anybody understand how long it'll get for me personally to obtain it and must i wait to cover the municipal need till i get my courtroom notice?
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby Karlitis » Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:51 pm

In Massachusetts you may have to wait a number of years before you can have your record sealed.
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby Coty » Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:49 pm

Yes, I did.

You're young...so you might be able to have your record expunged after a short while.
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby brannon » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:25 am

Also, you might want to check with whatever police force came to ensure that you don't miss a court date or anything of that kind.
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby weiford » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:22 pm

Despite the fact that I've no gotten any letters in the email however, do you consider i must keep in touch with an attorney today or wait till i obtain the letters. I do not even understand what kind of costs against me at this time the police never informed me. They did not charge me however, they allow me keep the shop
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Caught Shoplifting In Massachusetts

Postby Erryl » Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:44 am

I'd recommend speaking with a Criminal-Defense Lawyer. Many provide free services. <br />
What you're taking a look at: You'll obtain a Municipal Need in the shop, spend it instantly. ($200+)<br />
In courtroom, you're taking a look at two choices: <br />
No attorney: You beg "I remain mute". Subsequently is likely to be provided the chance to determine in the event that you be eligible for a Public Defender (assume $200+ below). You might have to publish help at the moment or obtain a bondsman. Collection times for pre trial proceedings, feasible plea deals, plea, and sentencing. <br />
Having a lawyer: In my own situation, it had been completed in one single day, arrived in, went with the plea offer (in the place of Retail Scam, "Cluttered Person". <br />
You might get some type of a diversion plan (be prepared to purchase it), and group support. <br />
Additionally...court charges/penalties. <br />
For me...a $68 gown wound up charging me $2000. (with having an attorney).
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