I was arrested for shoplifting by the security guard. He called the police, and the officer saw how remorseful I was and that I had a clean record, so he just gave me a ticket for trespassing. I was banned from the store and was told I had to pay a civil service fee for the store. Since I was not charged by the police, do I have a criminal record?
Asked over 1 year ago in Toronto, Ontario
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Criminal Law
Municipal Law
Reply by Police Officer the shield |
No.
Posted over 1 year ago
I am a retired police officer with experience on the Tactical team, Vice Unit,
Major Crime Unit and Drug Squad.
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Comment from Ottawa, Ontario
No, you do not have a criminal record. You were not charged with a crime, so you cannot have been convicted. There has to be a conviction in order for there to be a criminal record.
Posted over 1 year ago
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Posted over 1 year ago
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