I was caught shop lifting at Walmart first time ever besides the fee will it go on my record

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I was caught shop lifting at Walmart first time ever besides the fee will it go on my record

I got caught shop lifting at Walmart in the
amount of 52.00 its my first time ever I wasnt
arrested but was told that I would get a fine in
the mail and I was let go no police came so will
this go on my record so I cannot get a good
job or a place to live

Asked on June 17, 2018 under Criminal Law, Minnesota

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

If you were not formally arrested, then this incident will not go on your criminal history record. However, in theory, the store could still choose to file a criminal complaint and the state could decide to press charges (although unlikely under the circumstances). Instead, you will receive what is known as a "civil demand letter". You can pay it or not, it's up to you. The fact is that they are rarely if ever acted upon. So if you don't pay more than likely no further collection action will be taken against you (although you may receive another demand for even more money before the matter is dropped). Again, whether or not to pay the demand is up to you. If you do choose to pay, then keep a copy of everything tht you send; if the matter ever does go to court you will want to show that you made restitution.


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