What are the percussioins for signing an admission of guilt for retail theft of $12?
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What are the percussioins for signing an admission of guilt for retail theft of $12?
I was told that this would be the end of it. No Arrest, no citation. I was told that this info would e kept on file at the store level and corporate. Can I believe this or what could I expect? They would not give me a copy of what I signed.
Asked on March 12, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
That "admission of guilt" is usually a form presented by the Loss Prevention Officers stating why they had reason to stop you and you attesting to this by basically saying "yes, I stole or attempted to steal the purported items". You do not have to sign this form. If you are prosecuted for this offense, the prosecution can use this form as an admission/confession against you in court.
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