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    Oct 19, 2012, 10:21 PM
    I got caught stealing from walmart in pa
    I am a 20yo that was caught stealing from walmart the stuff I got came to like $30 I was stopped at the door and taken to the back room and asked for my id and everything had me sign a paper saying they can take my picture they let me go without calling the cops the guy said I would get a letter in the mail my question is what will happenn from here will I go to court or just get a fine because I would rather pay a $250 fine than go to court will I have to do jail time and will it go on my record any advise will help
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    Oct 19, 2012, 11:28 PM
    They did not call the police so you will not go to court,

    They will send you a letter, ( I expect they will want closer to about 500 dollars) you pay that, to Walmart as a penalty ( it is not really a fine) They don't report it, you have no record

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