Shoplifting At Von Maur

[amerz]

Like I said I before i got caught shoplifting at Von maur! i have court on the 28th. And Im jus getting real nervous. I dont want to get a lawyer or anything because I know i have done wrong. I have already payed my 100$ to the store civil demand thing. I was just wondering if i should plea guilty or not guilty? I want to do this on my own. defend myself so i can less charges is that possible>

[PaulE]

"I was just wondering if i should plea guilty or not guilty? I want to do this on my own. defend myself so i can less charges is that possible."

If you want to totally screw yourself up for the rest of your life, plead guilty.

It was suggested you get a lawyer, this is what they do, this is why they go to school for a degree, you did not! You WILL lose and be screwed!!! Is that clear enough? GET A LAWYER!!

[one_tired_woman]

Depends on your state but it has you pay fines etc but no conviction appears on your record. Its win/win for both sides

Panther, how come it is considered a "win/win for both sides?" I don't understand why it would be? Please clarify. Thanks very much!

[panther10758]

Perhaps win/win was poor wording. What I am saying is if diversionis offered you still pay fines etc but once you meet your obligation no conviction appears on your record and that is the "win" portion for defendant