Stolen Item Posted Online

Summary

Your situation involves shoplifting and potential privacy violations. In Tennessee, minors can be prosecuted for theft, and sharing personal information to harass or threaten someone is illegal. Cyberbullying, including online harassment, is also against the law. Its advisable to return the stolen item, apologize, and ask for the posts to be removed. Additionally, report the incident to the police and consult with a legal professional. This is general information, not legal advice.

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no i am a minor and i stole something from her store, one tiny thing tbh. and she posted me and my friends at her store on her insta
I see. Your situation involves two issues: shoplifting and invasion of privacy. Could you let me know where you're located for accurate information?
tennessee
Based on your location (Tennessee):
- Minors can be prosecuted for theft.
- Sharing someone's image without consent may be considered a privacy violation.
Please consult with a legal professional for advice. Note, this is general information, not legal advice.
what is prosecuted
"Prosecuted" means to be charged with a crime by legal authorities and put on trial for it. It's the process of holding someone accountable for a crime they've allegedly committed.
there were pepople in her comments trying to find out where we lived. does this change the situation at all
Yes, it does. Posting personal information with the intent to harass or harm someone could be considered cyberbullying or stalking under Tennessee law. It's important to save any evidence and report it to the police. This is general information, not legal advice.
she posted three different posts on her instagram, and also facebook saying she wanted to fidn the named of all us and our parents and numbers. then the comments started saying like oh we saw them walking here at this certain time, or oh wr think they live right here which was actually really close to where she actually lived. people were praying on karma against us idk what to do. i am returning the item i stole today with my dad and i wrote a apology letter but people said we deserve to get our faces blasted online in the comments
In Tennessee:
- It's illegal to share personal information to harass or threaten someone.
- Cyberbullying, including online harassment, is against the law.
You should:
- Report this to the police.
- Document all the posts for evidence.
- Consult with a legal professional.
This is general information, not legal advice.
do you think she has the right to post me and my friends online when only i stole one thing? my face is now on a popular mount juliet city page. and this has me scared about others actions against me
In Tennessee, it seems the following apply:
- The store owner has a right to report theft.
- However, sharing images of minors without consent, especially with intent to harm or harass, might be considered a privacy violation or cyberbullying.
This is general info, not legal advice. Consult a professional.
okay so should i take legal action or should i return the item today and give her my apology note and ask her to take everything down.
Both actions seem advisable. Return the item, apologize, and ask her to remove the posts. Also, consider reporting the incident to the police and consulting with a legal professional. Remember, this is general info, not legal advice.
thankssssssd
You're welcome! If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Remember, it's always best to consult with a legal professional in your area. Take care!
idk people in her comments keep saying how stupid can i be for stealing from a crystal hippie white witch store and lowkry i beleive in karma. idk if i alr got my karma or if im hexed and need to sage my room to bring positive energy
While it's understandable to feel anxious about this situation, it's important to focus on the legal matters at hand. Have you contacted a legal professional in your area or reported the incident to the police?
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It seems like you're feeling overwhelmed. Have you considered speaking with a counselor or therapist? Meanwhile, it's crucial to address the legal issues. Have you reported the incident to the police or consulted with a legal professional?
no i havent at all. i just feel like everyone is gonna see me as a bad person because of the picture being posted online
I understand your concerns. It's important to remember that the internet doesn't define you. Since this involves potentially illegal activity (cyberbullying), you should consider reporting it to the police and consulting with a legal professional. This is general info, not legal advice.
i will report it just not right now im all over the place
I understand this is a challenging time for you. Take a deep breath. When you feel ready, it's recommended to report this to the police and consult with a lawyer. It's important to handle this legally. This is general information, not legal advice.