Going to Court for Shoplifting Charges

[newsea]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

I got caught shoplifting from Walmart about a month ago. My court date is tomorrow. There was another girl with me and they put our cases together. What should I do tomorrow? I am a minor, and the girl with me was one as well. We both do not have any criminal records. But I do have a full time job, will I have to do community service? My family already paid the civil demand. I'm not sure what else is left. I've read that pleading guilty is bad(?) but I know I did it, isn't pleading not guilty like saying you didn't do it?

Thank you in advance.

[jk]

where are your parents? They and your attorney are who you should be speaking with.

[newsea]

My parents don't know what to do either.

[cbg]

"Hire a lawyer" comes to mind.