In 2014 I shoplifted a candle from Walmart. It was a very foolish decision and I got caught. I didn’t go to jail or get arrested, but the officers and Walmart gave me a ticket for theft which is now a class c misdemeanor.
When I went to court I had the option to pay a fee and my misdemeanor would be expunged. However, being so foolish at the time I was late on the last payment and now I am unable to get this misdemeanor removed. Is it possible for me to get a job when I graduate? If anyone was in a similar position to mine, how did you overcome?
Please keep me in your prayers.
Dear Need,
It is possible to get a job when you graduate. You did not say how old you were at the time, but I am guessing you were young. Many people do silly or even irrational things when they are young (or even older). You have not said why you ferl the need to sabotage yourself. It seems to me there are more things beneath the surface than a candle and Walmart. It is hard to advise you on so little information, but you may have on-campus counseling. That may be a good place to start. If you have the money, you might consult with an attorney to see if you could still get that misdemeanor expunged. It may just need an “order to show cause” and a judge. The situation is probably not nearly as drastic as it seems. They rarely are. You said nothing about your parents….supportive, non-supportive, too supportive, terrifying? It makes a difference. I also think you should not beat yourself up too much. Yes, stealing was wrong. No, you wouldn’t do it again. Lesson learned and accept God’s forgiveness.
In the UK it would be nigh-on impossible to have a conviction or caution removed for an offence committed so recently.
With God all things are possible!! He will make a way–when there seems to be no way!!
Please pray that my Faith gets stronger day by day day in day out please pray for me my dear brothers sisters in the Lord please, pray I be deliver and set free from Herpes Simplex. I really need prayer my people even for daughter that going through the court because of child custody between me & the father of my child. It’s very devastating what me and my daughter and family been facing for so many years. God we need you and we need you my Lord. Please Lord God have to pray for me & my family. Amen…
You can find an attorney that you will have to pay to remove that. It happened when you were under age. They should be able to help you but it will cost you money.