Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Small theft

I got caught shoplifting a pair of

underwear from an urban outfitters.

The police were not called but I am

18 years old and I was wondering

what is going to happen. Will I get a

court date and if I do is it going to be

in the city where I got caught? Also,

does this go on my record and will I

have to list it on job applications and

such? For the record it was in Boston

but I live in Philadelphia.


Asked on 3/19/08, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: Small theft

If you are charged and arraigned, there will be an entry on your record. So even it gets dismissed, the charge will appear, with a disposition of dismissed. You can later have the record sealed, but a sealed entry will appear.

If you have more specific information, I can provide a more specific answer; so please contact me.

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Answered on 3/19/08, 4:46 pm


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