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  1. #1
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    Default Charged With Shoplifting < $100 - Will I Go to Jail

    My question involves criminal law for the state of:Lawrence ville, New jersey .

    I'm 26 yrs old and got caught by the store people by seeing in CC in a mall.they have the strong evidence.but from my side its not intentionally done i got a call and talking to that person i put the earrings in my coat pocket its worth of $80.its my first mistake i feel so bad and police took me to station and took my photos and finger prints and drop me in the mall.they gave me a charg sheet .DP
    Now they ask me to attend to court next week .whats going to happen in court? are they going to put me in jail?if so how many days it will be?if they fine me i will pay .
    i dont have any drivers licence and even i dont work .i am a dependent staying at home.

    please any one suggest me what i have to tell before judge ,if i tell i am guilty and its my first offence is the judge going to put fine only ?or he is going to put me in jail.or community service .i dont know i dont have any idea about this as i am new to this country.please any one help me out i cant discuss this with any one .

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    Default Re: Charged With Shoplifting < $100 - Will I Go to Jail

    Do not plead guilty before talking to a lawyer who is retained to represent you. Do not admit to doing anything wrong to anyone, other than your own lawyer. Do not expect the judge or anyone else to be nice to you just because you plead guilty. A lawyer may be able to help you contest the charges, or negotiate a diversion or deferred prosecution agreement which would allow you to avoid a criminal record. It depends on the law in your state and the practice in your county, but you owe it to yourself to find out.

    Since you cannot afford a lawyer, ask the judge to appoint a lawyer for you. If you have to enter a plea, plead "not guilty".

    There may be a payback obligation for the cost of the public defender, but don't worry about that now. That is the worst of your worries.

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    Default Re: Charged With Shoplifting < $100 - Will I Go to Jail

    thank you semblance.
    Thanks a lot for your time and valuable suggession.i have a quick quiestion .can i leave the state in this situation and come back for court date as i am staying in PA as well as NJ.i use to roame very oftenly .is this any wrong whilein this situation .i am doing this just b'cz my husband work in PA and i live with him.and when he come NJ i will come with him as our staying address is in NJ as i mentioned in records also .

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    Default Re: Charged With Shoplifting < $100 - Will I Go to Jail

    I would not advise leaving the state right now. You don't want to look like a "flight risk".

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