I was caught shoplifting at walmart this past weekend. I had approx $66 worth of baby supplies, mostly formula for my newborn son. My husband has quit working and spent all the money and i didn't know what else to do. i really have no family. I am now freaking out! the police were called, and i was given a summons. no ticket. I wasn't taken in or anything. I know that i will have a civil suit from Wal Mart and its best to just pay it. I feel so stupid. I have not done anything like this before and I have learned my lesson well. I am currently getting signed up for WIC--they informed me of this while we were in the back at wal-mart, that this is available. I was curious what the liklihood of my going to jail is going to be. ????????
I have a very young son and just me to take care of him. I am scared i could lose him. I will gladly pay any fine and do any community service. I am not going to have a lawyer, I just plan on going and putting myself at the mercy of the court. I will speak on my behalf and tell the judge yes I was wrong, and i feel horrible about it and have gotten some public assistance to help pay for the formula and this will NEVER happen again. I can't sleep and everytime I see my son i worry that I am going ot lose him. The assistant manager at walmart was very nice and told me i will likely get a fine and be on my way, nothing to lose sleep over. IS HE RIGHT? How can I find out about a diversion plan? do i go to court and ask the judge for this? what about first time offenders plan? again to i request this option or do i jsut hope he or she is feeling nice that day? Please help!!!
I have been told honesty is the best policy in a case such as this? does anyone agree or disagree??
also, does anyone know of any other assistance that is available to new moms. I am soon to be a single mom as I am leaving my husband. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

