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my friends and i got caught shoplifting in Kohls, i had about $190 worth of stuff, considered a misdemeanor, i have court on the 12th... yes i got arrested, and im 18... my record is clean, and this is my first offense, am i gonna go to jail? my mom is telling me to just plead guilty so we can get it over with... everyone is telling me im probably just gonna have huge fines.. let me know.. thanks.. im scared!
You should consult a criminal defense Attorney and discuss your options like diversion if available
yeah when i told my mom we should talk to someone she was like no just plead guilty and we will get it over with, do you think ill go to jail this way?:(
NO! do not just walk into court and throw in the towel!! Your Mother would prefer you have a criminal record!? Jail on 1st offense is very unlikely but you do not want to go to court without legal help. Many Attorneys grant free office visits go see one get yourself armed with knowledge
she still says i should just go plead guilty and thats it.. because she doesnt wanna have to go back again. and thinks it will be easier. and shes the one paying so idk what else to do...do u know what the charges would be if i did it the way she wants?
So neither you nor your Mother care that you will have a criminal record that will follow you for life. This could effect schools tha tmight accept or deny you jobs etc. Why not see an Attorney (for free) to get some information? Your Mother either doesnt understand or care how this will effect your future
its gonna be on my record either way... if i DONT get the attorney what kind of charges will occur opposed to getting one?
Your not paying attention are you!? If you talk to an Attorney (even for free) they can tell you about diversion. In most cases diversion acts like a guilty verdict with fines, community service etc but once you complete the program no conviction appear son your record! This means when you apply for College of jobs and they ask about convictions you can say no! Now you came here for help but your refusing to take it:wallbang:
so i go up to the judge and be like Oh heyy i want diversion? its not making sense to me
I told you what to do see an Attorney (many will grant an intial free office visit) the Attorney can tell you what you can do and how to request diversion. by the way the diversion should be discussed with DA before court not during