My question involves criminal law for the state of: va
I was caught shoplifting 11years ago at age 19 for a pair of pants and a shirt at a local clothing store. I went to court and everything was dropped.(My parents hired a lawyer) Two days ago I was caught on camera stealing merchandise from a local store ( around $7 worth) The police came to my home today acting like it was no big deal and to just go talk to the manager because she did not want to prosecute. When I went to speak to her she told me if I admitted to it she would not prosecute. I of course denied everything out of nervousness and embarrassment and she told me she was going to go ahead with taking me to court. (This was not at ALL how the officers relayed the message to me so I was shocked when she mentioned prosecution) she wouldn't tell me what I stole or show the video...but I decided to call her back 30 minutes later and see how this could be resolved out of court. I'm terrified if I go back to court they will bring up my past appearance and slam me. She said if I come back in a few days and admit and bring back or write a list of things I took she would not prosecute. So I have decided to bite the bullet and take her the list of two things I took and beg for mercy and try to salvage what dignity I have left and not have my reputation tarnished forever being that I own a business in the same small town. (She also said she has been watching me for a week or two on camera and the other things I "took" would be forgotten. I honestly cant think of another thing I took EVER from there other than opening a box to take coupons to use for other things. She also said she caught me.doing that. Please give me some advice on what to do and if what I will be possibly doing tomorrow (because I'm afraid if I wait I will chicken out and then court is inevitable) is the best idea. I also have not admitted anything to my husband about the situation so I have no one to talk to for advice. *also...they waited two days to come and accuse me and said the reason they didn't stop me Tuesday was because my son was with me. The cops reaction was also fishy because they acted like it was no huge deal and she wasn't going to do anything about it. I complied with what they asked me to do. Will there be a record if the cops coming to my home to talk to me? I'm just so embarrassed and confused. The manager also mentioned a restitution if I admitted guilt and the things I have taken. I just don't see why she would wait days before calling the cops and if she was so sure I had shoplifted why didn't she run out of the store after me??? I have just never heard of this happening.
*one more thing...not sure if it really matters but the store I lifted from 11 years ago banned me from the store for 20 years. I have absolutely in no way violated that nor have I been in any other trouble since other than a traffic violation or two.

