What to expect after getting caught shop lifting?

It would be classified as "petty theft." You are probably looking at a fairly hefty fine, an education class, and community service, Here is a law article about shoplifting and penalties: a href="http://www.dallastexascriminallawyer.com/articles/shoplifting/" rel="nofollow"http://www.dallastexascriminallawyer.com…/a As far as it being expunged when you turn 18, that is actually a common misconception. You have to make a legal move to seal a juvenile record once you are no longer a minor. Here is another article on sealing juvenile records: a href="http://www.dallasexpungementlawyer.com/articles/sealing-juvenile-records/" rel="nofollow"http://www.dallasexpungementlawyer.com/a…/a It is MUCH easier to seal juvenile records than as an adult, so you have that going for you.