My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia
Was caught shoplifting under $40 recently and also have a Misdemeanor for same offense 25yrs ago from a different state. Will the current state view that as a second offense(will they even see my history from another state)? I was 18-20 yrs old when the 1st occurred. The recent one had cameras and I'd rather not fight it. I'd like to settle this quickly even at the arraignment if possible. I'm willing to sell my motorcycle and pay any fine offered by state, just don't want jailtime because I'll lose my job.
Really concerned about it being a 2nd offense? Is it after 2 decades?

