If 17 yrs old no prior conviction and they got you for retail fraud 2nd degree what will they do to you?
357086
It depends on what state you are in and how aggressive the opposing lawyer is towards you.  You'll probably get probation and community service.  If you're unlucky you might get a nice fine and even a jail sentence.
214239
since you are a minor i won't elaborate. Just remember this, keep it up and when you are no longer a minor and get nabbed doing what your doing then you will learn what happens.
966012
The maximum fines are scary but people almost never get them unless they have an extensive criminal record.  \n Was the ring returned? If it was, expect probation and community service probably.  If not you may have to repay the value of the ring and then get probation and community service. You will be tried as a youth. (They only try as adult for serious offences like murder).  Here in Canada your record would be completely wiped out at 18 (sorry cant say for sure in USA).\nThe best thing to do is to talk to a lawyer (most courts have duty counsel there for free legal advice) and find out.
1043374
there is a chance, but you messed up pretty bad. i got a pardon for theft. and it was a pretty big pardon also, it took them awhile to decide. so you might have a chance.
1017054
Sounds like you know pretty well about your predicament.  It appears, however, if you were under 21 at the time of the offense, you could apply for exp unction for 'minor possession offense.'  although I am not sure what the minor possession offense would apply to your offense.  See G.S. § 90-96\n\nWhat do you mean by the slim chance?  Appears you had a minor possession offense.  Could be you were over 21 then?  If I were you I would seek a legal advise from veteran defense attorneys. (he or she should be able to tell your chance)
995927
If you are charged it won't be that serious since you are a minor, and it will come off your record at 18. Make sure your witnesses are at the trial, so they know you didn't start it and simply say it was defence and getting to a trial can be a very long time. The most that will happen is you would do community service since you are a minor and you didn't start it. I think you are looking for a compulsive liar (someone who lies non-stop).  Drop the money thing...they might say it is a reason why you beat her up!
1146614
Probably 1 -2 years probation ...maybe pay some fines, or do community service for a certain number  of hours
208861
I think first you will be suspended, while an internal investigation is launched. If your crime is related to your work you may well be dismissed. If it is something minor like "fare evasion", then you may only be given a formal and final warning.
1164731
Yeah depends on priors and you probably have to take a plea bargain by pleadind gulity to something
1081865
Courts sentence offenders after they are found guilty.\n\nOfficers do not punish anyone, they record information, file the complaint & paperwork and turn it over to the District Attorney's office for prosecution.\n\nShoplifting is usually considered a minor offense and will most likely result in a fine & probation.
936429
it vary by judges? i duno like 5 yrs and up\nbut thats just my guess\ni duno shoplift and find out
1099776
there shouldn't be a charge on your record, only a conviction.  Were you convicted/plaed guilty, etc..? How did you get convicted?  Would there be reason for a mistrial?  If you did it, or were found guilty of it, you're screwed.  But, you should have a lawyer check out the case, and give you an opinion.  FYI, my friend had a case following from when he was a juvenile.  He's now 30, and it shows up on every background check.  He thinks there's no way out of it, since they don't expunge a minor's files
251720
It depends on what the offense was,how old you were when you committed it,and if you have a past criminal history.If under the age of 18 and the offense wasn't a violent one,don't worry.If over the age of 18 and the offense that you committed was either your first and it wasn't too violent,you can ask the judge that it be espunged(the D.A. would have to agree with this arrangement too),if over the age of 18 or under the age of 18 and/if you have a criminal history...your f--ked.
587875
(1) Retail theft constitutes a: \n\n(i) Summary offense when the offense is a first offense \nand the value of the merchandise is less than $150. \n\n(ii) Misdemeanor of the second degree when the offense \nis a second offense and the value of the merchandise is \nless than $150. \n\n(iii) Misdemeanor of the first degree when the offense \nis a first or second offense and the value of the \nmerchandise is $150 or more. \n\n(iv) Felony of the third degree when the offense is a \nthird or subsequent offense, regardless of the value of the \nmerchandise. \n\n(v) Felony of the third degree when the amount involved \nexceeds $2,000 or if the merchandise involved is a firearm \nor a motor vehicle. (Added by L.1996, Act 200(1), eff. \n2/18/97.)
71537
I would be seventeen, get a fake ID and have fun.  And even if I got in trouble, it would not be on my adult record.  :)
1186128
It depends what state you are in and what judge you get.  Also, your age, stance in the community (are you employed or in school), and if it is your first offense.  If you get a lenient judge, are young, and have no priors you may get community service or probation.  You may have to pay a fine and replace what you stole.  You could even get a minimal amount of jail time.
751037
Depending on the acually cost of the jewlery you stole, it could be regconized as a felony. From the sounds of it, it was not a felony considering you only had to pay a fine of $500. Like other answerers said your juvie record will be sealed once you turn 18. In the future before your 18th birthday you should be honest with the employer and put down that you have stolen something. I would prefer the applicant let me know of something like that before I find out on my own.