I am an American citizen and I am residing in Munich-Germany where I came 4 years ago to get married to a German woman.I have a resident visa valid till Jan.next year.I do not have dual citizenship.I was allowed to stay here because I was married to a German citizen.Just 3 days ago we got divorced and I had my plans since the beginning of this year to come back to USA and never leave my country anymore.Not to Germany anyway.For this I already reserved a plane ticket for a flight to USA in 5 weeks from now.
Just a day before my divorce in court I made a stupid mistake of stealing few items from a store totalling the amount of 30 Euros(about $42).The Pl took me to the back office and I gave my name and address,I didn't have my passport with me but he didn't need it(I guess he checked me in the computer)and he called the police that came 10 minutes later.They also asked me for ID but didn't say they need any.They filed some papers and told me that I'll receive a letter in mail telling me a date in court and the time for this would be in bet.1 month and a half and 2 months.Then they let me go.I didn't sign anything and they didn't ask me to sign any papers.The items were kept by the store.The store didn't fine me just told me that I am not allowed to shop there anymore.

I didn't tell anybody that I'll be leaving Germany for good.It is to early to know if and when I'll get my court date because only one week went by and no letter came yet.Usually how long does it take to receive such court summons,thinking that before this, the police has to send their file to the court?Were they right about the timing they said?

My questions are:
-If I'll leave Germany will I be stopped at the customs?
-If by the time I'll be out of this country and I'll be in USA,( lets say that the court hearing comes when I'll be in USA),what will they do about my case?Will they ask for extardition from US Govt.
-They'll probably issue a bench warrant on my name but is this valid in the USA?Or only in Germany in a sense that if I'll ever set foot again in this country I'll be arrested?I don't have any plans to come back to Germany anymore in my life.
-Will I have a criminal record also in USA?

I don't have any criminal record here or in USA.This is my very first offence.

Regards

I think the info you are requesting borders on assisting you in committing an illegal act.

I would suggest that you consult with an Attorney.

Someone else, of course, may see this in a different light.

I got to spread the rep JKT, but I was thinking exactly the same thing

Hello c:

If I'll leave Germany will I be stopped at the customs?

No

-If by the time I'll be out of this country and I'll be in USA,( lets say that the court hearing comes when I'll be in USA),what will they do about my case?Will they ask for extardition from US Govt.

For shoplifting?? You got to be kidding.

-They'll probably issue a bench warrant on my name but is this valid in the USA?Or only in Germany in a sense that if I'll ever set foot again in this country I'll be arrested?I don't have any plans to come back to Germany anymore in my life.

They MAY arrest you in the US, but they'll never extradite you.

-Will I have a criminal record also in USA?

No.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello c:

If I'll leave Germany will I be stopped at the customs?

No

-If by the time I'll be out of this country and I'll be in USA,( lets say that the court hearing comes when I'll be in USA),what will they do about my case?Will they ask for extardition from US Govt.?

For shoplifting??? You gotta be kidding.

-They'll probably issue a bench warrant on my name but is this valid in the USA?Or only in Germany in a sense that if I'll ever set foot again in this country I'll be arrested?I don't have any plans to come back to Germany anymore in my life.

They MAY arrest you in the US, but they'll never extradite you.

-Will I have a criminal record also in USA?

No.

excon

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Hi Excon,

Thanks for the answer.Why will I be arrested in the USA?Only based on the fact that I might have an warrant issued by the German court?And,will I be arrested at the airport at US Costoms?I uderstand that I MAY be,but can you give me more input please.You seem to know a lot about laws and I appreciate this very much.
Thanks again,
Best,
Cochise