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.

