Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

when i was 17 i got caught stealing at wal-mart by the security guard. they took me to the back, got my id & fingerprint for the store records. i got a civil thingy in the mail that i had to pay. i never got a court date or anything like that. i wanted to know if this would show up on my background check because i am trying to get into the nursing program. i am 18 now and i wanted to know if it would be sealed and not viewable for the background check.


Asked on 7/30/11, 11:29 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

It doesn't sound like law enforcement was involved or that you were cited for the offense. Therefore, if that's correct, that incident should NOT appear on any wrap sheet of yours. The civil thingy you speak of is the letter stores usually send out to recoup some money for the costs of security. That letter is not "law enforcement" driven. It is sent by the cicvil attorneys hired by Wal-mart....I hope that answers your question. I wish you well......David Wallin

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Answered on 7/30/11, 11:44 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

You were never arrested by law enforcement, so it should not appear on your GCIC. However, the case may still be submitted to the local prosecutor for prosecution. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/31/11, 9:13 am


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