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Here's the story : I got caught shoplifting from walmart, it like $22 total.. The guy who stopped me didn't give me a ticket or anything though. My mom just had to get me. Does anybody know what will happen? I'm 17, I live in Las Vegas.

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by istabmidgets on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:51 pm Permalink

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my brother used to be a wal mart security guy he said dont sweat it but dont go back in that store for a while
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by Daevid on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm Permalink

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You got a sweet deal. He cut you a break. Don't assume you will have that happen to you again should you shoplift again. That is petty larceny, which is the same as petty theft, not stealing that much money and/or valuables.

You could be taken to court, so plan for that. However, I don't think you will. Always plan for the worst and hope for the best. There are worse life mottos to have than that.
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Avatar Anonymous Jun, 22 2009 at 09:59 PM
okay..
he said something about a letter coming in the mail with a fine? But he said it might not happen because it's my fist offense and i didn't grab that much..
do you have any idea on what the chances are that i get that letter?
Avatar Daevid Jun, 22 2009 at 10:05 PM
It seems no worse than a 50/50 situation. I would say your odds of lucking out big time are 75%. 25% is your answer. :)

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by High Shaman on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:56 pm Permalink

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If you were not served any court papers ; it is OVER.

You are , however .. BARRED from that Wal Mart and IF you go back; you CAN be charged with Criminal Trespassing .... and; the Origional Shoplifting Charge can be brought back into play ...

IF, by chance you were OR are served with a court appearance papers ... You will more than likely get probation IF it is the first time being in trouble with the law ....
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by ThELicH on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:55 pm Permalink

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nothing will happen, you dont have to not go in the store unless you were served with trespass papers, just dont steal again
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by Lets Go Sharks on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm Permalink

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which Walmart?I live in Vegas too.
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Avatar Anonymous Jun, 22 2009 at 09:58 PM
it's on south-side LV
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it's only like a year old or so.

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by bk12321 on Jun 22, 2009 at 9:53 pm Permalink

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you wont be allowed back in that store, at least not while that LPO is there

you wont be arrested or anything though, if they didnt call the cops while u were there then you are fine. just go to another wal-mart lol
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