Going to Court for Petty Theft

My question involves criminal law for the state of: california
i was arrested 2 weeks ago for petty theft in macy's store (shoplifting 380$) i went to the jail for 2 days then to the court where the judge release me and told to ga back in order to grab a french interpreter to better undersatand the judge and my public deffender.i'm an international student with an expired F1 visa.what is going to happen in the court and can i get deported ?

Well first offense of Petty Theft is good for up to six months in jail and up to $1000 fine (plus costs).
A diversion program would normally be available, but for an illegal visitor, it may not be offered.
A conviction of a misdemeanor wouldn't necessarily trigger deportation, but they certainly could hold you based on the overstay. How long have you been out of status?

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Quoting seifbsir

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i'm an international student with an expired F1 visa. Can i get deported ?

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Yes.

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Quoting flyingron

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A diversion program would normally be available, but for an illegal visitor, it may not be offered.

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I've never heard of any county offering that as a prerequisite, although as the programs can vary by county I can't speak for the nation.