Hello all, on a August day in Seattle, Washington, I was caught shoplifting at a Macys. I now have a misdemeanor on my record. I stole about 170 dollars worth of stuff, and trust me I feel like total crap about itI'm banned from all Macys for a year.
I'd just really like advice and help with diversion programs and court. I haven't gotten my court date yet. I'm 15 years old with a previous clean slate. I get pretty good grades and i was really respectful with the loss prevention people. They were really nice and said I shouldn't get anything too hard. Were they lying? I paid the 200 dollar + what I took fine.
Can you please help me with what I'll have to do for applying for jobs and college?
The diversion program?
What court is like?
Will my school find out?
How to petition to get it off my record at 18?
And finally, what would you charge me with so I can get an idea of what I have to face.
Any information is extremely helpful. Thanks.![]()

