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    Default Shoplifting over $1000

    This is my first time shoplifting at and I got caught I went into Kohls and had an empty bag in the cart and filled it with merchandise well of course i took the most expensive stuff so it equaled $1197 this is my first and only arrest the cops came I paid Kohls already their $175 fine the Judge did not put me in jail that night but I am set for a preliminary hearing. I am getting a defense laywer by the state b.c I cant afford one. What is going to happen at court. I have two small children a 4yr old and a 2 month old baby i told the judge this. I am not on drugs nor do I drink I work and I am a good person who just did something very very stupid and wont do it again. I read online you can write the judge a letter describing yourself and how good a person you are and he might consider this when doing your penalities. What is going to happen to me? I a can not go to jail how much in fines will I pay/ I live in Morrisville PA.
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    Default Re: Shoplifting over $1000

    It's a safe bet that you're facing Felony charges, talk it out with your lawyer and he/she can fill you in on the options.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting over $1000

    A self-professed first-timer doing $1200 worth!!!

    Now that's what I call "run with the big dogs or stay on the porch" or "go big or stay at home"......and whatever else fitting cliches I can't think of at the moment.

    Had it'd been me that popped ya in my 'hood, you be looking at a genuine felony worth at least 30 days and 3 to 5 years probation.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting over $1000

    Get a lawyer (or P.D.) definitely!!!

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    Default Re: Shoplifting over $1000

    have you gone to court yet? what happened?
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    This is my first time shoplifting at and I got caught I went into Kohls and had an empty bag in the cart and filled it with merchandise well of course i took the most expensive stuff so it equaled $1197 this is my first and only arrest the cops came I paid Kohls already their $175 fine the Judge did not put me in jail that night but I am set for a preliminary hearing. I am getting a defense laywer by the state b.c I cant afford one. What is going to happen at court. I have two small children a 4yr old and a 2 month old baby i told the judge this. I am not on drugs nor do I drink I work and I am a good person who just did something very very stupid and wont do it again. I read online you can write the judge a letter describing yourself and how good a person you are and he might consider this when doing your penalities. What is going to happen to me? I a can not go to jail how much in fines will I pay/ I live in Morrisville PA.
    Help confused and scared in PA

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