Re: California Shoplifting
If you are required to appear in court, it might be best to consult legal counsel. If mom and dad cannot afford an attorney, one should be appointed for you at the arraignment (likely the hearing you have to attend next week).
COULD you go to juvie? Sure. WILL you? Probably not.
The odds are you will pay fines and fees totaling a few hundred dollars or more, be put on probation, possibly have to attend a shoplifters program or do community service, and face a civil demand from CVS that could be between $50 and $500.
This will cost you.