What you are charged with now is a misdemeanor: a crime. If you were found guilty of that, that would follow you around forever. For example, on...

In NY, a 16 year old who is arrested will be charged in criminal court, not family court. (Family Court is for those accused of a crime and are...

Petty Theft, Will I be caught? and what happens if I am caught?

You may get caught if there is evidence of the theft such as, like you noted, a tape. Do they know you? Are you a frequent visitor to the store? ...