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I have had a letter in the post today from dfw? Can anyone tell me if I still don't have to pay?
Originally posted by WelshDoll
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I was in tescos today ... I have two children and had no money, I had already gone two days without myself eating! Exhausted and starving ... I felt I had to get food so I started putting stuff in my bag and walked out of the store praying I'd get away with it! I admit I shouldn't steal and this is the first time ever .... I have no criminal record. The security were very aggressive to me which I understand but I was so scared, apparently the shopping came to approx. £100, all food no luxury items expect washing tablets!
They asked me my side of the story and I lied as I was scared and ashamed, I told them I meant to pay but just forgot ... The security were having none of it so they then called the police, who came very fast. He checked the footage and said he believed me as I have never committed any crime and was over 35+, tescos took my photo and banned me for a year and then made me read a letter about recovering losses. I didn't sign anything and I offered to pay the money for the shop (my rent and electric money) but tescos wouldn't have it! Then after I was led out the policeman said I had to fill in this form, but when he went to get it he said he didn't have it on him and would post it. So I need help please:
1. Have I got a criminal record now?
2. Do I go to court or something?
3. They mentioned RLB what is it exactly and do I have to pay it?
I am so scared and terrified, I have no money and NEEDED FOOD. I wanted my kids to have some nice food items like yogurt, chocolate (2X small bar of milky bar) and some fresh vegetables. I was wrong what I did but this is day three without food for me the kids food is running low too. What do I do now? Will social services get involved? Will I get a criminal record and be unable to get a job? I am a trained nursery teacher and I am trying to get a job so desperately if I have a criminal record I don't think I'll be hired.
I am really sorry but mainly as I have nothing to eat and the kids haven't had anything special (sweets) in ages. It's strange but when I was in the room I just felt numb, I DID protest my innocence even though I know I was guilty but I was scared. I think the policeman took pity on me, he was really nice not like security. I am sorry if I have dragged this letter out but I have nobody to talk to and now it's school break my kids are not going to have a decent meal (they have free dinners at school), I feel like a failure and I have nobody to help me and I can't afford a lawyer. Honestly I am so hungry and tired as the hunger wakes me at night, I often go without food so this is common for me but I am just numb inside and I feel so mental and physically low, I am not sure I want to keep living if it wasn't for the kids I would have ended it now.
Please advise me, thank you
They asked me my side of the story and I lied as I was scared and ashamed, I told them I meant to pay but just forgot ... The security were having none of it so they then called the police, who came very fast. He checked the footage and said he believed me as I have never committed any crime and was over 35+, tescos took my photo and banned me for a year and then made me read a letter about recovering losses. I didn't sign anything and I offered to pay the money for the shop (my rent and electric money) but tescos wouldn't have it! Then after I was led out the policeman said I had to fill in this form, but when he went to get it he said he didn't have it on him and would post it. So I need help please:
1. Have I got a criminal record now?
2. Do I go to court or something?
3. They mentioned RLB what is it exactly and do I have to pay it?
I am so scared and terrified, I have no money and NEEDED FOOD. I wanted my kids to have some nice food items like yogurt, chocolate (2X small bar of milky bar) and some fresh vegetables. I was wrong what I did but this is day three without food for me the kids food is running low too. What do I do now? Will social services get involved? Will I get a criminal record and be unable to get a job? I am a trained nursery teacher and I am trying to get a job so desperately if I have a criminal record I don't think I'll be hired.
I am really sorry but mainly as I have nothing to eat and the kids haven't had anything special (sweets) in ages. It's strange but when I was in the room I just felt numb, I DID protest my innocence even though I know I was guilty but I was scared. I think the policeman took pity on me, he was really nice not like security. I am sorry if I have dragged this letter out but I have nobody to talk to and now it's school break my kids are not going to have a decent meal (they have free dinners at school), I feel like a failure and I have nobody to help me and I can't afford a lawyer. Honestly I am so hungry and tired as the hunger wakes me at night, I often go without food so this is common for me but I am just numb inside and I feel so mental and physically low, I am not sure I want to keep living if it wasn't for the kids I would have ended it now.
Please advise me, thank you
I have had a letter in the post today from dfw? Can anyone tell me if I still don't have to pay?
it's what we like to call a speculative invoice (begging letter) and can be put to better use as hamster bedding 
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