I was caught shoplifting three years ago at Sears. The police were not involved and I was never summoned to court. However, I did receive a notice in the mail from lawyers associated with the company that I was being charged a fine. The fine was around four hundred dollars. I payed it, no excuses because I messed up and I regret what I did. I am now 21 and in nursing school about to graduate. I am going to undergo a life scan and I'm wondering if this could possibly come up. Please help!
Asked on 2/28/11, 6:22 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
If no criminal charges were filed, then you have no criminal record. It is unlikely the store recorded a 'credit' event that would show on your credit report.
Answered on 2/28/11, 6:30 pm
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
I wouldn't apply for work at any retailer or financial institution -- you are probably in some private theft databases -- but nursing school shouldn't be a problem.
Answered on 2/28/11, 8:29 pm
