QUESTION
If I'm a minor caught shoplifting, will it be on my permanent record?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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I'm 17 years old and I was caught shoplifting at a grocery. I got arrested and now I'm just waiting for my court date. I was wondering if this would be on my permanent record?
1 ANSWER
At age 17, you are an adult in the court system you are not considered a minor for court purposes. So if you plead guilty to shoplifting, you will end up with a conviction for shoplifting on your permanent criminal record. This type of conviction can not be expunged (removed), so I highly recommend that you hire an attorney to get the shoplifting charged dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as "Littering."
Answered on May 11th, 2016 at 6:40 PM