Misdemeanor charge/arrest is from NH in 2003. This Walmart incident occurred in State of MA. Can the NH conviction be used against me even though it occurred in another state?
I know LP policies vary widely within a company and even from store-to-store. Most stores wait till the last possible moment beyond point of sale to create an airtight case and to avoid any gray areas since liability for big box retailers is bad as well as negative press.
I'm just curious if in fact the LP agent waited till the last possible moment to apprehend me. Guess that's a question for an attorney.
I'll be calling the store and yes, i'm expecting bill for civil restitution from walmart even though they never finished up the paperwork or made me sign anything. Unlike cutting yourself, my illness (kleptomania) has heavy consequences and having almost finished college, it seems my career is over even before it started.
Yes, I have about $6000 left of savings and plan on spending every penny and if I have to, embarrass myself and as a last resort, face the most shameful part and admit to my folks and ask for assistance.
It seems that this case is mostly driven by the facts and my record and I don't see how any mitigating circumstances could benefit to me. To that end, I don't see how a public defender could really generate a more favorable outcome than a "good lawyer" as you put it.
Thanks a lot for your advice and guidance.

