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  1. #1
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    Default Teenager Caught Stealing from a Store

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Hampshire

    I live in MA but this happened in NH. So I was caught shoplifting at Walmart with a total of $40 and this was my first time ever getting in trouble for anything . They took me in the back and made me sign papers claiming they wouldnt call the cops but they still did. I was arrested and brought to the station where they took pictures and fingerprints. I was paranoid and didnt know what was going on when I signed a paper that said I was guilty and they gave me my court date and I was bailed out for $40.

    So what Im asking is what should I plead Guilty or not guilty even though I signed papers saying I was guilty?
    What kind of fine should I expect and will I get jail time?
    Is there anyway I can keep this from being seen by Jobs and Colleges?

    Please I need help and already read almost every article on here but seem to get mixed stories.

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    Default Re: 17 Caught Shoplifting at Walmart (Ma)

    You need to hire a lawyer.

    You could be in a deep, deep hole without one.

    Most misdemeanors carry fines of up to $2500 and jail up to 1 year.

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    Default Re: 17 Caught Shoplifting at Walmart (Ma)

    And yes, it can be seen by anyone running a background check on you. Potential employers...colleges with high moral standards....apartment complexes.......so you really want a lawyer to minimize the damage as much as possible.

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