What happens to a 15 year old caught stealing?

Release to Parents: If your teen is caught for a minor first offense case of shoplifting, generally the juvenile court may choose to do nothing more than release them to a parent or guardian. Restitution: Your teen may be ordered to pay restitution to the property owner for the amount of goods that were stolen.

What happens if you get caught stealing at 16?

First of all, at 16, the court does not have to consider you a “minor”. You can be cited into adult court. Shoplift is punishable by a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. Whether or not you do jail time, is ultimately up to the judge.

What happens if you steal from Target and don’t get caught?

Most stores like Target have sophisticated loss prevention systems that will alert them if you steal their merchandise and they can and will arrest you on the spot and call the police. They also have large signs in their stores warning you that you will be arrested if you steal from them.

Why does a teenager steal?

When a child or teenager steals, parents are naturally concerned. Sometimes, a child may steal as a show of bravery to friends, or to give presents to family or friends or to be more accepted by peers. Children may also steal because they might not want to depend on anyone, so they take what they feel they need.

What happens if a 15 year old shoplifts?

A court can order a juvenile to pay restitution to the property owner for the value of the shoplifted property. If the juvenile is old enough to work but doesn’t have a job, the court may order that the juvenile find employment and work to pay off the restitution money. Probation.

Does target watch their cameras?

In short, yes, Target does monitor their cameras thoroughly and frequently as part of their wide-scale crime prevention policy. Target has one of the most sophisticated security systems of any retailer, even offering facial recognition through their camera monitoring.