Caught Shoplifting Makeup in Virginia

Go to court.

plead guilty. Tell the judge it was a simple silly little mistake.....

I know it was a poor decision. I understand that.... I'm not going to explain myself again. I don't need your lecture.

See, you had an attitude that showed in your posts....you can't come asking people for help and copping an attitude.

The only reason it may seem like I have an attitude is because I'm receiving lectures and being told I sound stupid when really I just want simple answers. I expect to be answered respectfully and professionally, not to be shut down over my choice of words. Obviously this site isn't the place for me to be asking for help

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Although I will keep your previous advice in mind. Thanks

We answer respectfully when we are treated with respect. See my original answer.

PS: I've been in your shoes too. Scared, afraid. I came here and asked questions. I ended up volunteering my time. Yes, honey, none of us here get paid to give you advice....we do it on our own time.

Wasnt really talking about you "honey" ..more so of the other guy. I'm done here. Thanks again for volunteering your time.

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Quoting KaitlynRiggs

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I know it was a poor decision. I understand that.... I'm not going to explain myself again. I don't need your lecture.

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When you ask volunteers to provide you with legal information for free, you don't get to choose if you get lectures or not. They come with the free legal information.

Once you made the decision to steal, the question of whether or not that "silly little mistake" would create a permanent criminal record or make it difficult for you to get a job was no longer your choice. It is now up to others whether or not either, or both, of those consequences will occur and you do not get a say in the matter.

Your attitude will speak volumes in court.

And again regarding your "silly little mistake" - did you realize shoplifters costs retailers BILLIONS of dollars per year? That gets passed along to consumers who did not steal?

Atleast I was woman enough to acknowledge I messed up and learn from it.

How many times are you going to quote me on "silly little mistake" .... you really got butthurt over me saying that huh??? Lol. I know better than to give attitude in court, I know how to be respectful. And I'm not sure what your point is on saying how you were "woman" enough to admit your mistake when I'm pretty sure I already have stated the fact I messed up in my question to begin with.. and multiple other times. I stole stupid lotion, not murder someone.

I'll answer your question. Despite my inclination to turn your disrespectful butt over my knee and delivering a well-needed lesson that your parents should have taught you long ago,

No. You cannot get it reduced.

It is possible that a lawyer might be able to get it reduced for you. But you, yourself, acting alone, do not have a prayer of getting it reduced.