You need to talk to your parents about a Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Lucky for you, at 17, you will not be entered into the National Retail Theft Database.
Your parents can expect a bill in the mail....this is a Civil Demand Notice...expect $250+
Your parents can expect that your court costs and fines will be atleast $300.
If you need a public defender...that will be another $200+. Or $1000+ for a lawyer.
If you get Community Service, Pre-Trial Intervention or other program...there are costs for those too. (Yes, you have to pay to get Community Service!)
$45 and change.....costs your parents a few thousand dollars....
Oh...and until your record is clear, you won't be working retail, or even as a cashier at McD's....

