I was caught shoplifting in MA a few weeks ago. I went to my arraignment (since I was arrested) and was told to come back in two weeks (June 8th). The judge told me that public defenders are not given to people who are not facing jail time and it is their first time offense. I cannot afford a lawyer, and only have until Tuesday. What is going to happen when I go back? I was never asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Will they ask me now? I was told by a family member to plead mercy of the court, should I? Thank you for any help!

