Minor Stole Food from the Deli Section

OK so two days ago I got caught leaving Walmart in Arkansas with some General Two's Chicken from the deli that coated $7.94. The asset protection lady caught me and took me to the back of the store. They took my info and pictures of chicken. They couldn't get ahold of any of my family so they called the police. As the cop and i were leaving my Grandma (my legal guardian) showed up and the cop released me with her bit gave me a court date for the 30th of this month. I'm 17. This is my first time ever getting in trouble with the law. My question is what will happen? What fines etc will I have to pay?

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Quoting 5-36-103(b)(4)

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Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) The value of the property is five hundred dollars ($500) or less; or

(B) The property has inherent, subjective, or idiosyncratic value to its owner or possessor even if the property has no market value or replacement cost.

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Quoting 5-4-401(b)(2)

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For a Class A misdemeanor, the sentence shall not exceed one (1) year;

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Quoting 5-4-201(b)(1)

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Not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) if the conviction is of a Class A misdemeanor;

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these are the maximums, it does not mean you will get them, but you could

Mostly, expect court costs, fines. Possibly an Anti-shoplifting class, Community Service. I don't know Arkansas law, so I can't say if you are charged as a juvenile or adult.

The store/their lawyers will also be sending a Civil Demand notice for several hundred dollars. You or your parents need to pay this as well.

Shoplifting is expensive. Seriously, expect that General Tso's Chicken to cost you or your parents a few thousand dollars.

Since this is apparently the first time you were caught, expect to spend much, much, more than you have ever made from your excursions.

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Quoting Lehk

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these are the maximums, it does not mean you will get them, but you could

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Assuming this is being prosecuted in juvenile court, the juvenile court can fashion a remedy that is determined to be in the minor's best interest. Although it's unlikely, that can potentially involve a period of incarceration beyond the maximum that would be allowed in an adult court.