My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
I got caught by a LP in Macy back in Oct & was charged as burglary for the few items' total amount of $228.00. I was so nervous & admitted of everything. That was the worst thing happened in my life on those fingerprinting. I just got myself into trouble again; I shoplifted in Marshalls for an item, $29.99; I was returning something & I couldn't resist to put an item in the bag. The LP caught me right outside the store & called the cop; he gave me a citation for theft as misdemeanor charge & let me go. The stealing things are all started right after my son's hospitalization in July. Now I sit back & talked w/my family; they recommended me to seek professional help & feel I am addicted to stealing. I read some articles & asked myself on those questions; it seems that I am addicted. I sometimes woke up & planned where would be my next stop; this is terrible. I often feel guilty, ashamed or remorseful after I shoplift. I got to stop & this will ruin my family. The item I got in Marshalls is a men's product that I don't even use; I'm screwing up my life; please give me some advise and what would happen next. I already have an attorney for my 1st case. I greatly appreciated.

