Superior Court Judge Elden Fox reviewed Ryder's probation report and observed that she had served 480 hours of community service, and the felonies were reduced to misdemeanors related to her shoplifting incident in 2001.

Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting in Beverly Hills, California. She was accused of stealing $5,500 worth of designer clothes and accessories from a Saks Fifth Avenue department store. This event led to significant negative media attention and a career hiatus.

Winona Laura Horowitz, known professionally as Winona Ryder, was born in Winona County, Minnesota, to Cynthia Palmer (née Istas) and Michael D. Horowitz. This marks the beginning of her life and career as an actress.