Caught shoplifting in Scotland and CRB'S - Please Help !

[wendy33]

I was arrested for shoplifting in a supermarket in November 2006, I paid tesco a fine of £80 through civil recovery, was taken to the station fingerprinted and mugshot taken. They then sent my details to the procurator fiscal and I got a letter back about 4 weeks later that basically said - we have reason to believe you tried to commit a crime however due to the circumstances the matter wont be taken further, if you do this again I will have no choice but to prosecute- words to that effect. I have absolutely no idea if this means I have a caution against my name or not, can anybody please help as I was made redundant from my job 3 months ago, and Im terrified to apply for any jobs that want disclosures in case it shows up. Not that it matters, but I was having a particularly difficult time when it happened and Ive never done anything else since. I would really appreciate any insight. Thanks

[tamborine]

A file is opened against you but wont be revealed to anyone unless you're convicted again. The file remains forever. Forget it & dont worry but always keep receipts when leaving shops.

[wendy33]

Thanks so much tamborine - I really really appreciate your help