My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas
In early December I was caught shoplifting in a dept store (class B misdemeanor). I was arrested and taken to jail. My parents got an attorney shortly after and I was in the process of going through pre-trial diversion. I'm a college student so I am currently at school in another city. Just yesterday I got caught for shoplifting again at Walmart. It was $15 worth of food. I was detained and the police were called but they didnt show so I was released and told that I would get my papers in the mail. As this is my second offense I have a few questions.
1. Will this new offense impact my pre-trial diversion program application?
2. How will my 2nd offense be viewed?
3. Am I looking at jail time? And if not is there any way I could avoid this going on my record?
4. If i hire a good lawyer can the charges be dropped or dismissed?
5. Since these offenses happened in 2 different cities/counties will they find out about eachother?
*any answers would be helpful. i would also appreciate civil and informative comments. it was a stupid thing to do and i am already beating myself up for it. no need to be rude or mean.Thanks.

