Re: criminal record? pls help

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On 2/22/06, Worried wrote:
> In june 05 i was caught shoplifting less than $20. No
> police were involved, only the loss prevention staff filled
> out some paperwork took photo of me and told me that i
> would receieve a civil demand in the mail. I haven't heard
> anything after i received the demand. My question is if i
> have a criminal record because of this incident, or if it
> will show up on background check?

If you paid the demand in full, they won't prosecute so your
record will be clean. Just stay away from the store and keep
your hands in your pocket...