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    Default What Happens in Court After You're Caught Stealing

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

    I live in California, and I got caught stealing from Macy's, I didn't give the LP any problems and just said yes ma'am or yes sir. They gave me $425 to pay for the civil demand fee, and I have to appear in court before or on 12/27/2013 my main question is when I go to the police station to get booked will I go to jail? Also how much will court fees be and what will they do to me? I'm 18 and the is my first time the amount I took was about $100 don't ask me why I did, but this is my first time stealing. Do I plead guilty? I don't know anything I don't live with my parents. Just my grandma I really need advice and help.): it's really stressful

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    Default Re: Hi, I'm 18 Years Old and This is My First Offense, I Wanna Know What's Gonna Happ

    You should hire a lawyer to represent you.

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    Default Re: Hi, I'm 18 Years Old and This is My First Offense, I Wanna Know What's Gonna Happ

    If you cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for you at or about the time of arraignment.

    When you go in for the pre-court booking, you shouldn't be arrested. That will be about getting you into the system through pictures and prints.

    Some counties have first offender programs for shoplifters so you might be eligible for some form of diversion. Maybe. But, expect this to cost you a few bucks in fines, expenses, and the civil demand. Also don't expect to be believed when you say this is the first time you stole anything. Maybe they will believe it is the first you got caught, but statistically speaking, this would be an anomaly if you got caught the first time out. Possible, sure ... probable, no.

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