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Question regarding Retail theft
Hi,
I made a STUPID mistake recently nad was charged with retail theft in the state of Illinois.. I got a ticket from a police officer. The ticket is titled "Non Traffic Complaint and Arrest Ticket" The ticket says "Without admitting guilt, I promise to comply with the terms of this citiation and individual bond." I was asked to sign on the ticket saying that all charges are true. The ticket says that I need to pay $250 to the city. There is also a Notice on the ticket which says "The court will issue a warrant for the arrest of any defendant who has failed to appear to answer an arrest ticket duly served upon him and upon which a complaint has been duly filed". There is also a section in the ticket that says Appearance Plea of Guilty and Waiver I, the undersigned, do hereby enter my appearance on the complaint of this offense, charged on the ticket. I have been informed of My right to a trial, that my signature to this plea of guilty will have the same force anf effect as a judgement of court. I do hereby PLEAD GUILTY to said offense as charged, WAIVE my right to a HEARING by the court, and agree to pay the Penalty prescribed for my offense." My questions are: What should I do? Is this a misdemeanor? I am ready to pay $250. If I send the amount, will my case be closed? If this ticket ever go on my record? If somebody does a background check, will this ticket show up? Please advise. - Rex |
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 Originally Posted by RajP123
If you don't want to go before a Judge and/or have a trial on this charge, yes, sign and return the ticket with your fine ($250). You may still owe restitution to the store. Yes, paying the fine within the time limit ends/closes the case BUT if is a guilty plea on your arrest record. If the fine is $250 this is undoubtedly a misdemeanor. The ticket doesn't go on your criminal record. The arrest and guilty plea do and, yes, that record can be accessed by anyone doing a background check. |
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Originally Posted by RajP123
If you fail to appear and/or pay the fine, yes, a warrant will be issued for you. If you take care of the ticket within the time frame there will NOT be a warrant issued. Whether you will be convicted depends on whether you stole and/or what proof the retailer has. No one here has that info. |
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Originally Posted by admin_atf
Is this a misdemeanor? (Probably hard to say with your post) I am ready to pay $250. If I send the amount, will my case be closed? (it appears so but consult an Attorney) If this ticket ever go on my record? (I am sure it will) If somebody does a background check, will this ticket show up? (Probably) There is a website called retailtheftanswers.org there are experts ther that can answer your questions Your answers are all conjecture - "... Probably hard to say;" "... it appears so but ...;" "Probably." I see no facts. I see no legal advice or opinion. There is no need to advertise another site - there are, in fact, experts here (by education, training experience) who know the answers to this relatively simply matter. And the OP does not need an Attorney unless he wants to fight this matter. It is a very simple situation. I have asked before that you post your research before you give legal advice and I am still waiting for your response - https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/crimin...ml#post2298597. Again, the legal threads are not "how I feel boards" where opinions differ. They are advice boards. |
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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee
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Originally Posted by RajP123
Some of this depends on how thorough a background investigation is done. If you plan to work in retail or handle money, yes, it certainly could haunt you. I don't know if it is a serious offense other than it would bring your honesty into question. I'm sure you can understand that. It never "hurts" to retain an Attorney. With the right Attorney this can be settled without going on your arrest record. In some Courts if you are very, very and honestly sorry the Judge will be understanding, reduce the charge (although keeping the fine the same) and give you a break. In other Courts Judges will not. Again - it is never a bad idea to be represented by counsel. Take a look at the circumstances and then decide. |
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Originally Posted by admin_atf
Please post the results of your research concerning how I am giving legal advice without being licensed as well as giving advice over the Internet "crossing that line." Many of us who post here would like to know more about that. For that matter, so would my liability insurance carrier who feels the AMHD disclaimer and my personal disclaimer are sufficient. I suggest you read section II of the sites TOS: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/faq.ph...#faq_faq_rules And, yes, that's what I said. And, by the way, it's "you're," a short form of you are, not your which indicates possession. |
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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee
I spoke to a lawyer over the phone and he said we should plead not guilty. He also said that we not pay the civil demand to the store because if we pay then that will be an admission of guilt. If I do not pay then can the store lodge a criminal complaint? I am very worried. |
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Hello
I was charged with retail theft but was not arrested the officer gave me a court date and told me to call a number a week before the court date I don't know if I should plead guilty or not because they don't have me recorded or anything camera the thing is I have finger printing for my immigration status before court date will that appear on immigration |
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