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    Default Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

    I'd first like to thank those answering the question. While you guys are tired of hearing "I'm Sorry!" I really am sorry and it's probably the biggest mistake I'll ever make

    I was at JCPenney with a friend, and we got caught shoplifting merchandise. It was counted as a Class C Misdemeanor because it totaled about 38$. I have several questions after googling what to do.

    *I know for a fact I am guilty, should I just plead "No Contest" and beg for a plea bargain?
    *Or should I plead "Not Guilty"?
    *Is there any chance of getting this expunged?
    *Will I get the max sentence of 500$ even though this is a first time offense?

    Please help!

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    I'm assuming your parents know about this. If not, then they need to be told now.

    If your parents cannot afford a lawyer for you, then plead Not Guilty, ask for a public defender. Note - a PD is not free.

    Your parents can expect to pay court costs and fines. You may be offered a first time offenders program. You may get Community Service. Your parents get to pay for these privileges, too.

    Your parents can also expect a Civil Demand letter to arrive in the mail, this will be $200+.

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    Does anyone read the "PLEASE READ THIS FIRST" sticky at the top of the forum?

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    Quote Quoting PandorasBox
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    If your parents cannot afford a lawyer for you, then plead Not Guilty, ask for a public defender. Note - a PD is not free.
    Can I just plead guilty because I AM guilty?

    Quote Quoting cyjeff
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    Does anyone read the "PLEASE READ THIS FIRST" sticky at the top of the forum?
    I was just hoping I could get an answer that would be better suited for my situation

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    You need to TALK TO YOUR PARENTS. NOW. TODAY.

    You are a minor, so you still have to bring a parent to court with you.

    You really do not want to plead guilty - the judge then has no choice but to hand you a sentence within certain guidelines. The goal of a Not Guilty plea is to get you a Plea Deal - you plead guilty to a LESSER CHARGE, therefore, lesser sentence.

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    My parents know since I got caught, don't worry about that.

    Blargh, what if I plead "No Contest"?

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    No contest is pretty much pleading guilty.

    I guess the question is....which punishment do you want?
    - The bigger one? (Guilty or No Contest)
    - The smaller one? (Not Guilty....chance of a plea deal to a lesser charge)

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    Default Re: Fifteen-Year-Old Caught Shoplifting - What to Do

    Quote Quoting Marielle
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    I was just hoping I could get an answer that would be better suited for my situation
    So, after reading the sticki, what specific legal nuances make your case unique?

    In other words, what question have you asked that could not have been answered in the sticky?

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