Shoplifting in Illinois

My question involves criminal law for the state of: illinois

hi recently i was invovled in retail theft of less than $150 at jcpenny and i was arrested and i hav court date on jan 20th,so this is my first offense and i don't know about anything regarding illnois laws,so pls give me good answers regarding my case,and i have to appoint an attorney r not,pls let me know what i hav to do in the court,i want to pled guilty but i don't know what wil happen if i say guilty.except this my background is clean and am 25 years old and i also want to know about any diversion programm avaliable in illnois

Hire an attorney. If you can not afford one, one will be appointed to you. Discuss diversion programs available in your area. If available, comply and your record will stay clean. Read some old threads to get a real picture.

thanks for ur reply and i waant to know about diversion programm avaliable in illinois or not and am willing to do community service also before am attending to court ,wil judge consider me if i do that service pls let me know

I have no idea. Diversion programs are not available everywhere. That's why your told to get a lawyer. A local attorney is familiar with local programs and the judges. If this is your first time, you have a good chance.

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thanks for ur reply and i waant to know about diversion programm avaliable in illinois or not and am willing to do community service also before am attending to court ,wil judge consider me if i do that service pls let me know

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Any form or remorse is likely to be smiled upon. However we cant say what community servide you should or can do prior to court

pls let me know about the diversion programm in illinois i want to participate why because am involved in shoplifting,i want to rectify my fault

"Sunny" pay attention because you have already been told this. Ask your Attorney he/she will know if Diversion is available in your area and if you qualify

hi
iam also recently involved in shoplifting at jcpenny for the worth of $150
so i hav acourt date soon and am worrying very much so pls help me how i hav to face the court pls pls help me
really its a big mistake i know
pls help me

sunny you were told to consult an Attorney

hi
am also involved in shoplifting at jcpenny for lessthan $150 and i hav a court date on jan 20th so pls help me my husband spoke with the lawyer he has given 2 options (1)plead not guilty and demand trial, or (2) strike a plea bargain in exchange of my guiltyplea
so wil this 2 work with me pls help me