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Will shoplifting show up on background checks?

Asked on Aug 24th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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I’m trying to get an apartment and they do background checks. I currently took something out of Macy’s but I haven’t had a court date. It happened in Illinois.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Chicago, IL at Law Office of Andrew Gable
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It may depending on the type of background check. You should try and have it dismissed at your first court date and then have it expunged if you are eligible.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2013 at 12:27 PM

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