My question involves criminal law for the state of: PA
Walked out of grocery store with less than $50 worth of merchandise after arguing with the manager. Was in a highly stressful state at the time and very much out of my right mind. I had just earlier in the day found out I had lost $1,125 as the result of a bad business deal. Am two weeks from my wedding day. Two weeks ago was the anniversary of my mothers passing. Went to the store. Got in an argument with the manager of the store. After the arguement I had walked out with the items in hand, I was too afraid to go back in. The store seems lenient, however I live in a small town with little crime and this might be a cash bonanza to them. Could the store drop the charges possibly, and if so how could I get them to do that? Would the local cops then file their own charges? Will I be given jail time? If so how much? Could I plead it to ARD in my state?? Not sure if I was caught on camera or not. I am a 45 year old man who has owned a reputable local business for years. No previous record of any kind, not even a traffic or speeding violation.

