What will happen to me in court and on my record?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

August 17, 2016

Asked 8/12/2016- Corpus Christi, TX

I am 17 years old and I shoplifted $59 worth of makeup from HEB and the loss prevention man stopped me and interviewed me and I admitted to taking the merchandise. I was extremely polite and apologetic the entire time and they thanked me for that, telling me that they will not make this the worst outcome for me. I received a citation that says theft shoplifting under $100. What happens now? What will they do at court? Will it come off my record?

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You will have to make an appearance in court, and what will happen depends on the Judge. This is a crime of moral turpitude, and a conviction on this type if case can affect you for the rest of your life. I STRONGLY suggest you talk with a local attorney before you do anything else. Immediately.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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