My question involves criminal law for the state of: OHIO
My 12 yr old was detained for shoplifting, he was with another 12 yr old and they were accussed of stealing a $7 item. The other kid said that my son didnt steal anything that he did and the story admits finding no item on my son only the other kid. My son is saying he didnt do anything. The cops were called and and I was told to wait for a court date. What should I expect? Should I get a lawyer for my son? Sounds like my kid was at the wrong place at the wrong time?? On top of the cops coming, I also received a notice from the store of a civil claim that could be used against use, but maybe not since the cops came??