My question involves criminal law for the state of: WA, Seattle
i know, and i have even punished myself aside of not being able to sleep.... Im 17 years old male, my first time to steal or get in trouble
had 4 items no tag was taken off total of $118 worth.
after i was caught and was taken to a room for questioning they called the cops on me and told me i will have to go to court. before they call the cops they told me bunch of lies that there wont be any court or cops involved... but they did.
so i know aside of Civil Demand i have Criminal too. willing to pay the fees/punishment but all i want is off my records/history. should i go to the store with my parent to talk to the store manager to dismiss the charge(it is JCPenny)?
what should i do to get this off my records?
also if i need to talk to a lawyer but dont have the money for it, is there a free way? what will happen or my punishment be? probation and community service?
also the address that they have to send the court letter for date and info has changed, where should i call? (i have let civil rights known the change)
where can i ask questions regarding this if i cant get a free lawyer?
also any tips for the court would be nice? never been to one.
thank you so much for helping, im dying from stressing out and the pressure, just want to... i regret it so much andi hate it what i am being called "theft" for what i did. if you know whats going to happen please keep in touch.
Thank You

