Ok everyone I need tips or advice. I got stopped at a University Heights (Cleveland Ohio area) Target and was found with 350 worth of dvds (5 sets). I will admit I stole a dvd set before (about 5-6 months) and when I got into their office they said they knew I took that dvd set before. My question is when the police came to issue my ticket and court date the ticket only had what was stolen that day. In court can I show up to a different case with the dvd they saw me take about 6 months ago? This is my first thing on my record and I have no idea what to expect. For the past 4 years I volunteer 500+ hours a year so will he not consider this for me because I already do it and go straight to jail time? I'm a teenager. Sorry for any typos I'm writing this from my phone.
Oh one more question. My trial date is Jan 23rd and does your sentence for jail or probation start on that day? I have to be out of state from Feb 9th till the 22nd and not sure if I should try to change my trial date to after this or before and it won't matter?
Thanks

