Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

So about 3 months ago i was caught shop lifting alcohol at a super target I am 16 years old, about $21 dollars worth. they apprehended me just outside the automatic doors but still within the green strips of i think a fire zone? or whatever it is. does that still count as being outside the store? cause technically im still on store grounds.. and also I chose to do community service to work off the citation and does it get wiped off my record when i turn 17? also now target called my parents and said they sent a bill to us i guess charging us for im not sure what? they said it was state law and i just have a question on what law is it and maybe some more details on if they are allowed to do that. any help would be greatly appreciated thank you!


Asked on 9/09/09, 8:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
michael palmer Law Office of Michael Palmer

Yes, you were past the point of purchase. Nothing autmoatically gets wiped off instead you would have to file a petition for expunction. I would not pay Target since they have no damages since the alcohol was recovered.

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Answered on 9/18/09, 1:06 pm


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