Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
I was caught shoplifting from a department store and paid the civil demands that same night i was never hand cuffed or arrested. I was given a citation and court date from a cop. When i went to court the put me in a diversion plan and said the incident will be expunged from my record. They finger printed me and took my picture. My problem is that now the picture is online on a mugs website posted by them saying i was arrested but i wasn't and its causing me to lose my job. Is this right?
3 Answers from Attorneys
You found out why you needed a lawyer at the beginning. In your series of mistakes starting with paying damages you didn't need to pay, and not understanding that being released on a copy IS an arrest, and also in not understanding that everything gets on the internet, you have created a problem that may not now be fixable even with counsel.
You found out why you needed a lawyer at the beginning. In your series of mistakes starting with paying damages you didn't need to pay, and not understanding that being released on a copy and being fingerprinted IS an arrest, and also in not understanding that everything gets on the internet, you have created a problem that may not now be fixable even with counsel.
Is what right? YOu shoplifted and were caught. If you lose your job, it is because you shoplifted and were caught, not because your photo appeared in line with a statement that you were arrested. Assume it is not right, what do you intend to do? Retain an attorney? I suspect that you don't respect the advice of an attorney, which is why you handled the case by yourself. Goodl luck.
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