Shoplifting In California

I'm 17 and on september 7th, 2008 i got caught shoplifting at Macy's in Carlsbad California, i took pants and a sweater the total came to 102.56. They took all my information in LP. Two weeks later Macy's has sent a bill for 320 dollars. They gave me two charges along with my friend: Petty Theft and Conspiracy. They told me i will have papers sent in the mail for a later court date. My question to you is what will the punishment most likely be, since this is my first attempt as a shoplifter and a minor. All the in put would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Two weeks later Macy's has sent a bill for 320 dollars

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This is called a civil demand, pay it

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My question to you is what will the punishment most likely be, since this is my first attempt as a shoplifter and a minor.

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1) You're NOT going to jail

2) Expect to be fined, how much is unknown

3) Expect Community Service . . . between 24 & 100 hrs

4) Expect Probation of 1 year (violate that probation and you'll be in BIG trouble)

5) Legal representation is advised

Also i have yet to recieve a court date through the mail, about how long will this court date take. They said the same time as the civil demand and yet no papers.

Thats up to court. You can call ask