If you have been charged with a shoplifting offence but not convicted, how long does it stay on your record?
373567
You will have an arrest on your record showing the charge.  It will also show the case disposition (dismissed,acquitted,etc.).  The length of time it stays on your record varies by state.  You may be able to have your arrest record expunged or set aside.  Contact an attorney for more information.
118700
It will be on your record for the rest of your life.  However, most employers do not ask you to report it, if it's older than 7 years.  Most background checking companies will ignore a misdemeanor unless the employer specifically requests that information (they are more concerned with Felonies).
553993
There are attorneys that specialize in this, check first with the local attorney ref feral services, usually listed in the phone book. \n\nAs to cost it really depends on the conviction and sentence and if you have since conviction shown an improvement in the eyes of the judicial system. This will be of a huge impact, Judges will examine your life and record since the last conviction, it takes normally five years before they will even look at an expungement.\n\nIf you were arrested and no conviction to have the charge removed from your record will cost around 3 to 4 thousand per charge. This is not a cheap process and it is one that is fairly simple to achieve. The only problem is that it is something only an attorney can do for you.\n\nHope this helps
862986
That isn't how it works.  Statutes of limitations serve to prevent causes of action from being brought too long after an alleged offense or tort was committed.  For example, if someone assaults you, you can't sue them 20 years later, you have to do it relatively quickly.  The exact length specified by the statute will vary from state to state.  Statutes of limitations don't have anything to do with expunging criminal records.\n\nThat being said, Texas law only allows criminal records to be expunged under very limited circumstances, mostly if you didn't do it or there are other irregularities.  For example, if you are arrested, but they don't bring a charge against you, you can get that expunged.  Same goes if you're acquitted, either by a trial court or on appeal.  But if you are convicted of a felony, and the conviction stands, you're pretty much stuck with it.
167620
ive been caught, i was trying to take a DVD, and got caught.  totally not worth it.  i was sentenced to 10 days of house arrest, plus 1 year of supervised probation, not to mention the fines and fees associated with the proccess, all in all i shelled out about $500. not worth the time or effort.
794132
It depends. Some for only days...others for years.   Most keep them for months.  You'd have to check with your particular store you're interested in.  If you need tape pulled for a court case, just remember you'll have to get it subpoenaed...and you had better do it quickly so that they don't get rid of it.
562299
Not having a record, I can only guess. If I did have a record, I would try to get rid of it. Having to explain something I did once every single tine I applied for a job would be embarrassing. Its nice to not have a record that needs expunging.
553767
I think it depends on several different factors. Your previous criminal history, how close you came to murdering someone, how heinous the crime is, who the victim was (an infant would probably be punished more harshly than an adult), the state you committed the crime in, etc.\n\nI have seen a lot of cases where the defendant gets between 12 - 15 years with no previous criminal record.
754503
Your friend should count herself lucky not to be charged by the store and be sent to jail.  Your friend has the choice not to pay the store.  However, the store has the choice to charge her with shoplifting.  \n\nDoes the store have the right to charge her with shoplifting? Yes.  \n\nDoes the store have the right to make decisions on how they do business? Yes.  \n\nDoes the store have the right to charge for a service, such as the time spent interacting with a shoplifter? Yes.  \n\nDo law abiding people or courts have sympathy for your friend? Sorry, no.
331529
I guess only if it's proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you did not commit the crime.  The only other way I know that felonies are removed from one's criminal record is if the offense in question occurred when the actor was a juvenile.  Other than that, it is on the record permanently.
737029
What record? You don't have a permanent file, no matter what they told you in high school.\n\nIf it was with an employer you can consider it a done matter, if it was with probation or something similar it will only have legal ramifications.
890778
I have seen low-level misdemeanor "Theft by Check" (Hot Check) warrants surface after 15 years. However, let me say that 20+ years ago the criminal background records were not maintained very well. If your offense was a low-level misdemeanor then it may have never been put in the system. However if you are really interested you can easily find out. Just call the local sheriff's office where the offense occurred (albeit 23 years ago) and just ask to speak to a person in the warrants section. Give them your name and date of birth and ask if you have a warrant. If you do have a warrant the sheriff's office will tell you.
204483
Negative, it shouldn't be removed. This a sign of your character. They will keep it there forever; because you could be another repeat offender. The odds of you not getting caught, for the other 100 times you most likely stole some other things before you got caught. Answer this: are you only guilty when you get caught? The judges know this, and they see 1000's of cases a year. You can't fool them.
1017391
Need more information.  It all depends on if criminal charges have been filed or not.  \n\nIf you have been charged with a crime there is no limit to when they can prosecute you if you avoid prosecution.\n\nIf you "haven't been caught" yet, then the average time is 7 years with the exception of some violent crimes such as murder.
285657
Should be on your final police report, if not then the police station should have it. It's your record, go see it.
88155
It depends on the State and what type of crime you were a victim of.  For example - if you were  victim of sexual assault - you may have more time - but if it was a simple assault - you may only have one year.  In your example above - they most likely have a year - but a prosecuter is going to wonder why if they wait long to report it.  May only have a civil case after too long
1030095
Its on your criminal record for life. As for your car insurance? Mine is 3 years.  Some places are different. The lowest I found was 3 years.