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    2 days back My friend on L2 visa has been charged with shoplifting..very small amount... first time involved in any kind of crime or ticket in USA.

    here what happened.

    1. She had a belt on her with tag removed as she moved out of the shop. She was caught
    2. They showed her evidence, she pleaded asked for forgiveness etc. - the security guys didn't call cop , thank god, but he said there is no choice but the a warrant/citation ( not sure what kind ) will come at her home from the municipal court -- this has not yet arrived.

    Questions

    1. what kind of warrant/citation it will be ?
    2. what options will i have ?
    3. Does these cases have a chance of being dismissed ? -- the shop that caught her was Sears.

    Appreciate any responses.

  • #2
    Many stores have policies of not reporting these incidents to law enforcement agencies, but hire third-party services to collect the fees from the offenders.

    Until your friend gets the citation, she won't know whether its a public record of a law violation.

    If her citation comes from a Municipal Court, she will then have acquired a permanent record, whether dismissed or expunged, that could affect future immigration procedures.

    --Ray B

    Originally posted by jonny21 View Post
    2 days back My friend on L2 visa has been charged with shoplifting..very small amount... first time involved in any kind of crime or ticket in USA.

    here what happened.

    1. She had a belt on her with tag removed as she moved out of the shop. She was caught
    2. They showed her evidence, she pleaded asked for forgiveness etc. - the security guys didn't call cop , thank god, but he said there is no choice but the a warrant/citation ( not sure what kind ) will come at her home from the municipal court -- this has not yet arrived.

    Questions

    1. what kind of warrant/citation it will be ?
    2. what options will i have ?
    3. Does these cases have a chance of being dismissed ? -- the shop that caught her was Sears.

    Appreciate any responses.

    Comment


    • #3
      Shoplifting - Misdemeanor charge

      Originally posted by rayb View Post
      Many stores have policies of not reporting these incidents to law enforcement agencies, but hire third-party services to collect the fees from the offenders.

      Until your friend gets the citation, she won't know whether its a public record of a law violation.

      If her citation comes from a Municipal Court, she will then have acquired a permanent record, whether dismissed or expunged, that could affect future immigration procedures.

      --Ray B
      Thanks Ray
      1. What kind of effect can it have on immigration procedures ? Does anyone has a experience being in such condition and can explain impact they had ?
      2. Can this affect she getting a job -- she is worried about this now ?
      3. Are such records public records and shared with other stores as well ?
      4. what would be the best suggested way to handle it with minimum impact to future prospects of job and immigration.

      Comment


      • #4
        Your friend needs to obtain a criminal records check to find if it shows up as an arrest. If could later affect some immigration procedures, such as a naturalization application.

        --Ray B

        Originally posted by jonny21 View Post
        Thanks Ray
        1. What kind of effect can it have on immigration procedures ? Does anyone has a experience being in such condition and can explain impact they had ?
        2. Can this affect she getting a job -- she is worried about this now ?
        3. Are such records public records and shared with other stores as well ?
        4. what would be the best suggested way to handle it with minimum impact to future prospects of job and immigration.

        Comment

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