My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida
Hello everybody,
I am in college, 23 years old and I was recently caught at a book store taking a picture of an access code which later on I used it to register for an online class. Probably one of the most embarrassing things I've ever done. The item is between $100-150. This is a first time offense for me and it's classified as a misdemeanor. The store said it was policy to press charges on me. I haven't even been booked yet, it's happening this saturday. I guess they are going to take my finger print and picture. My bail is $300.
I am literally about to apply for nursing school and this really just screws everything up. I am literally beating myself up over this so hard. I've lost my appetite and I am so anxious. I feel like life in me was destroyed. Anyways, I was told that when I go to court to plea no contest that way I'm not saying I did do the crime nor didn't. I would love to avoid having this on my record for future employment and school reasons. What's the BEST possible way to go about this? Should I get a lawyer? Pretrial diversion? The more legitimate detailed advice, the better.
Thanks so much!

