Breaking and entering, maximum sentence?

Question

Hi, I'm fourteen, I'm not going to explain the entire story because I doubt you'll have the patience to read it all, but I'll sum it up. This couple that lives across my friends street might sue me and my friend for breaking and entering.

They don't live there yet, they just bought the house. It was empty. We didn't steal or damage anything.

Oh, and when you're eighteen, does your juvenile record get erased? I have an underaged drinking citation too. This isn't going to effect my chance of getting jobs in the future, will it?

Please don't lecture me.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Answer 1

People sue to recover damages.  There were no damages there will probably be no suit. However, breaking and entering is also a crime.  Being prosecuted for a crime is not the same as being sued, and it is up the cops and the district attorney to decide whether to bring a criminal charge against someone.  If you are charged, you will probably be charged with trespass, a misdemeanor.  It will probably result in a fine and some community service if you are found to be guilty of that offense.  Juvenile records can usually be sealed when you turn 18, upon application to the court.