
Quoting
LawResearcherMissy
Expungement is a very long process that takes many months. There is no such thing as a "quick" expungement. Additionally, expungement in North Carolina is only available if you are found Not Guilty, or if the charge is dismissed.
Your case hasn't even been heard yet, so it's a bit premature to be asking about expungement.
If you have not already retained counsel, do so now. If you cannot afford private counsel, plead Not Guilty and ask for a Public Defender. An attorney may be able to help you get into a diversion program, which entails fines, restitution, anti-shoplifting classes, and probation. Typically, successful completion of the program results in having no criminal record.