QUESTION
What is the law regarding lying when she was caught stealing?
Asked on May 02nd, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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My granddaughter will be 18 in October. She was arrested for shoplifting and lied about her age to a police officer. We live in a state where 17 is considered adult and was put in the adult jail.
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Cynthia Henley
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In Texas, 17 is an adult for purposes of criminal law. So, if she was put in adult jail, that was the proper place for her. You can be assured they will figure out her age (if they have not already done so.) Failure to ID (including providing false information) is itself another offense.
Answered on May 06th, 2015 at 2:13 PM