shoplifted 5 years ago can i enter states still?
953664
Your question is a bit vague.........where did you commit the crime, in the US or else where, where would you be coming from to enter the states, etc.?
227582
Legally, there is very little that they could do to force you to show a receipt when leaving a store.  Unless an employee has a reasonable suspicion that you are a shoplifter, he or she cannot search or even stop you...\n\nBUT\nyou can sign a contract agreeing to obey a store's security policies and let them check your receipt.  That is why a membership store like costco or sam's club can do that.
749418
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoplifting#United_Kingdom
686521
In michigan you can if you have a clean record after the felony. Maybe in jesus land its the same
687483
Sounds like some people have the right answer, but for the wrong reason and some people have the wrong answer for a completely stupid reason. You can get in trouble if they can prove that you knew they were illegally in America, Very hard to prove I might add. Being in their home is not further proof of you being an accomplice. It just proves that you know the people and entered their house. It does not prove that you knew they were illegal. Guilt by association does not work either. If this was the case, the person that sold them the home, the neighbors, the friends, anyone that had even talked to them (Wal*Mart employees, gas station attendants, etc...) would be guilty by the same association.Just being in the house would make you suspect of being an illegal alien as well. Once you show proof of papers (whatever they may require) you would be off the hook. I would like to dispel am allegation by luvzitusa. She said that "Being an illegal is a felony!!!" I will give her this. But her next statement "It's like being with sombody who robbed a bank,you're still counted as an accessory!!!!!" is a lie. You are counted as an accessory if you HELP the person rob a bank. If you are a friend eating at their house, you did not know it happened, you did not help them, you were not there when it was premeditated. You are not held accountable unless you had knowledge of it. Its that simple luvzitusa. Now for Panacea's statement. "Most illegals are criminals." I suppose that is why it is called illegal huh? But that should be obvious. I would also like to know where you get your statistic "most". This is a broad generalization upon a people group and can easily be refuted. You may want to rephrase this statement. I would also like to know where you get your stat when you say "That means they engage in criminal activity. Likely, they have drugs on the premises." This too is a broad generalization. I agree, if there are drugs, you can be arrested. That would make you an accomplice, with one major condition. If you are doing the drugs or if they are currently being done on the premises, whether you know about it or not. If the drugs are hidden, and you didn't know that they existed you would not get in trouble.\n\nTo make a long answer even longer, no you would not get in trouble for eating with an illegal alien supposing you didn't help them or know about it. And if you did know about it, it would be hard for the government to prove it.
886276
You need to look for STATUTE of limitations, rather than statue.  That will help.  \n\nFor robbery, fraud, etc., the general limitation is 7 years, but it might vary depending on state or whether it is federal.  \n\nThe series of books you need is called the Howdunit Series from Writers Digest Books.  I believe the specific volume that would help you is called "Crime and Punishment."  \n\nThere's also a book called "The Crime Reference Book" that is helpful.  \n\nI personally like "Wounds & Injuries".  I like to know where I can hurt my hero without killing him.
904564
This does sound like one heck of a mess! You will have to return to the States one way or another. You have proof that you weren't even in the states when your Mom stole your ID. I knew a young girl here in Illinois who was told she could get her credit cleared but she had to press charges against her Mom she really didn't want to but she just had no other choice. She did and her Mom did serve a little time in the county jail and is on probation and my young friend has her name cleared.
79682
i believe you can go back five years. but the government can go back as far as they want for non compliance with the tax laws. i hope for your sake that you had refunds coming. because if not you are looking at major penalties and interest on balance owed.
682058
This is not someone you want to go shopping with. \n\nWhen they are caught the authorities may take you also since you are with your friend. And if someone is dishonest enough to steal they may get scared and slip it to you somehow (backpack, purse, pocket, etc.) without you realizing it. Think security is really going to believe that 'you've never seen it before and don't know how it got there'?\n\nTalk to your friend about not stealing again. A friend of mine was security at a high end department store chain. A 22 year old guy stole something and was caught. It was for kicks. He had a rich family that was prominent in a nearby town. He was used to being bailed out and having everything handed to him. His formidable grandmother contacted the store manager who refused to drop charges. She went up the ladder all the way to the owner. They all refused. Grandma's money and influence couldn't save him, and this time he was forced to take responsibility (possibly the first time he had ever had to.) \n\nA criminal record is nothing to fool around with. And when you have a rep as a shoplifter it can spread.\n\nStealing is not only dishonest, it is a selfish, irresponsible act. Do you think the companies take the losses from theft? They pass the hundreds of thousands of dollars of loss back to the consumer. You and I literally pay for your friend's actions. Don't rationalize and say 'its a big company, they can afford it.' They don't afford it. You and I pay for it.\n\nShoplifting is no joke.
457400
No, but you do have to be born in the U.S.. I'm not sure about having a previous criminal record, perhaps someone can chime in and advise.
848518
They do not, I think, have to give you their internal policy with respect to seeking enforcement of the law.\n\nIf they were going to make a civil claim against shoplifters for "security costs" that would be different. Department stores in Switzerland commonly have such notices ("shoplifters will be made to pay CHF 150 towards security costs"). Of course collecting the money from homeless people and gypsies might be less easy than posting a notice that they're going to claim it.\n\nI've seen descriptions of the Walmart policy change on the Internet. (I've only been to one Walmart in my life, in Canada, and hated it so much I've never gone back.) But I think an Internet search might get you some info and ideas.
1171446
If it from after 18 years of age, it will be there forever. Your criminal history is not like your credit history. Convictions don't go away unless they are expunged.
979384
Consult the closest U.S. embassy in your region.  It all depends on how long ago the crime was committed, the nature of the crime, and your age (was it a juvenile crime or adult).  If the crime was either drug or violence related, your chances drop considerably.  However, if it was something small, like public intoxication or domestic disturbance, you will most likely be given a pardon if it happened at least a few years ago.  They will make you go through an application process, and it will definitely be costly (just like it's costly to ask for a pardon from the Canadian government to be allowed to enter the country for a crime that was committed in the U.S.).  A lawyer is not necessary, court proceedings will most likely not take place unless you decide to sue the U.S. government.  Sometimes, the "waiting period" for a crime can take up to ten years - it all depends on the nature of the crime.  By contacting the embassy or consulate, they will give you a better understanding of what procedures you have to take.
886223
Do you mean that you stole $71.00? The question was worded so poorly that I couldn't tell. \n\nAssuming that I got it correctly, it would depend on who you stole it from (since embezzlement, shoplifting and robbery all carry different penalties)and where you live. So your question is useless.
642444
i doubt 1 DUI from that long ago will prevent you from getting the job. employers look for patterns and if that is your only one then you are probably safe. my ex bf got his engeneers lisense and a job with about 5 convictions showing for theft and all kinds of stuff. then again he can sell an ice box to an eskimo, so that may have helped in his favor. however if you have an engeneers certification then any future DUI's can get it revoked and you'll be up s*** creek. so quit drinking and driving.\n\nbtw you should be able to go down to the DMV or state police and have them run a check to see if it is showing on your current lisense. they'll probably charge you about $10, but at least you'll know either way.
1075944
Several states are considered "compact states".  I know many times "compact states" do not have to border one another.  Missouri and Texas are compact states.  It depends if Texas has revoked your driving privileges in Texas through DPS.  If you successfully obtain a new license in a new state and are stopped, and the officer finds out you resided in TX, then you are suspended or revoked in the new state.  It will not make you a valid driver.  Also if you warrant is a misdemeanor, they most likely will not extradite from another state.  Depends on the extradition code, full state, partial state, area pick up.\n\nBeen a cop for 8 years, need anything else, lemme know
366332
I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.