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Will I go to prison

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user1496147688 · 28/01/2018 15:12

Hi,
So I’m 19 years old and I got caught with fraudulent receipts.
So I created fake receipts, with stolen items on them. Then these items were returned by me and someone else. It would at least be £200 worth of this. I told them I had done it because they had CCTV of everything and it was so clear I couldn’t deny it. They called the police and said that the police would come to my house or call me soon which could be any day. Maybe today, tomorrow, weeks, I don’t know.
This is the first time I would be in trouble with the police, and I go to college.
Would I be sent to prison for this or what else would happen?

OP posts:
PistFump · 08/02/2018 14:37

I reckon a community order and probably some unpaid work of some sort. You know you've done something very silly but everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Treat this as an opportunity to get yourself back on track. Hope you're alright.

Dizzybacon · 08/02/2018 18:17

If the police have asked you to go in if your own accord and not actually arrested and drove you, hopefully you will just get a harsh talking to

insertimaginativeusername · 08/02/2018 18:23

They can voluntary interview without arresting off the street.

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user1496147688 · 08/02/2018 18:27

Well I went there but the officer dealing with it said he has a job to do so he will talk to me tomorrow if he’s free Hmm so have to wait until tomorrow now

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PancakeInMaBelly · 08/02/2018 18:27

Op, you knew this would bite you in the ass so this was self destructive / self sabotage behaviour. Similar to drinking until you pass out and don't care what happens to you. It doesn't sound like you cared about getting away with it/ not getting caught.

You must be feeling pretty low and hopeless OP. Please seek some counselling/pastoral support from your gp or college Flowers

RaspberryCheese · 08/02/2018 18:33

you wont go to jail . If it goes to court it will be dealt with in the magistrates court. Probably a fine plus of course a criminal record.

The record will stick with you and may cause issues for some time. For example, when applying for motor insurance there is a box about criminal records.

What can you do? You made a mistake,,dont beat yourself up over it, learn and move on.

Mc180768 · 09/02/2018 00:34

OP,

All you have to do now is await a convent time for this interview.

Whilst many in this thread (in glee) -tell you how you should feel, nobody was in your shoes at the time.

So, front it out.

No comment

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user1496147688 · 09/02/2018 12:51

So they just called me about 30 minutes ago and I went in. The officer basically just spoke to me and gave me some advice, he said that the police aren’t involved anymore and I won’t be getting a criminal record because Primark decided to deal with it internally.
Thank you to everyone that gave me advice on this though!

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LizardMonitor · 09/02/2018 12:56

OP, I am very glad for you that this is the case.

I really hope you can now make the very best of your studies with a good future ahead of you.

I haven't searched your name or your other thread, but I have seen that people have said you are in an abusive relationship. Please, please do everything you can now, to free yourself and make yourself the boss of your own life. Don't look on this as a 'lucky escape' and carry on in a dangerous coercive relationship.

People here will help you. Women's Aid will help / advise you, the counselling service at your Uni or college will help you.

You have a 'Get out of jail free' card - use it to make sure your future is a positive one.

Take care and Good luck!

BastardGoDarkly · 09/02/2018 12:57

I'm really pleased you're not going to receive a formal punishment user I think you're suffering enough.

Use this as a catalyst to change your life, move out, seize the opportunity you're 19, anythings possible Flowers

PancakeInMaBelly · 09/02/2018 17:13

Im so pleased that this cack handed cry for help wont affect your future OP. Now please work on the things that drove you to it and get some help/support x

LizardMonitor · 09/02/2018 18:30

OP, I have had a little look around now.

Are your parents still hitting your brother and sister?

Are you still living at home with them?

Can you make an appointment at the counselling service at your college? I think it would be reallyogood if you had some help and support in real life.

user1487194234 · 09/02/2018 22:42

Am so pleased for you x

Angelf1sh · 10/02/2018 07:03

Op, was your boyfriend the person who you got to return the items? Was this his idea? If you have no friends then I struggle to see who else it could have been. If he’s abusing you, you need to get away from him. You’ve had a lucky escape here that could have been far worse for you than just losing your job. Don’t let him do it again. I’ve had so many clients in the past be in that position and the boyfriend walks off without any consequences. It’s galling.

Canwejustrelaxnow · 10/02/2018 07:11

I'm glad it worked put for you op, but as others have said, take this as a lucky escape and try and make some positives choices. You're really young and life can be so much better.

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