QUESTION
Will a $24 shoplifting charge go on my permanent record?
Asked on Apr 27th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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No police was involved but signed a form saying that I'm not allowed in the store for 6 months. Also I asked if this was going to be in my permanent record since I showed I.D and they said no. That is was for them so if I do go and do that again then they will get the police. I didn't pay a fine there but they did say that I will receive a letter say where I will pay my fine. My question to anyone who knows is does this goes in my permanent record.
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The letter you are likely to receive is a civil demand letter - not a criminal charge or case. Most lawyers advise people not to pay it because if you do not, and they want to collect, they will have to sue you and the recovery will be less than the expense they will incur. This will not go on any record (although the demand letters will get more strongly worded with greater demands - until they stop.) If you receive a court notice to appear, then you must. It is a class c offense because of the amount involved but if you get convicted, it can ruin your life as it is a crime of moral turpitude. If you get a notice to appear in court, hire a lawyer.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2015 at 3:13 PM