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This depends on a few factors. First: It depends on where the crime is committed because different counties, states, etc have different laws. Second: It depends on the dollar cost amount of the item(s) that are taken.

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It depends upon the amount of merchandise that was stolen. Each state has its own laws regarding monetary amounts related toshoplifting, burglary, etc. and how those amounts relate to crime committed. That being the case, shoplifting could be consider a low or high classified misdemeanor or felony.

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Yes. For Immigration purposes, shoplifting and other types of theft are generally considered crimes of moral turpitude.

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In most US states, petty theft is considered to be a misdemeanor crime. Depending on the state, petty theft is the theft of anything valued under $400 or $500.

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Is a shoplifting misdeamor on a criminal record?

Well this question is a little difficult to answer as is. Shoplifting could be a misdemeanor depending on the laws of your state. The amount of merchandise lifted generally determines if the offense will be a misdemeanor or a felony. Hopes this helps.


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Yes there is in North Caroline. It would be two years from the occurrence.


Misdemeanor Theft By Unlaw Taking - Movable Property whats the outcome?

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If a shoplifting charge is dismissed will the misdemeanor appear on your record?

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Is shoplifting a felony in Nevada?

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How much is a fine for shoplifting of an amount under fifty dollars for the first time in Texas?

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Will shoplifting stop you from getting a job in criminal justice?

Shoplifting is usually a misdemeanor. If convicted of a misdemeanor, particularly while you are young, is seldom a bar in later life. Shoplifting can be a felony, if the merchandise is valuable, for repeated incidents, if violence is involved, etc. If convicted of a felony, it would be quite difficult to get a job in criminal justice. In many states, offenses committed while young can be removed from your record, a process called expungement, if you were convicted of a offense while under 21, you such look into it.