I am heading to court tomorrow morning on a shoplifting charge. My question is am I better off with an attorney or without? This is my first charge and it was under $40 so it is considered a misdemeaner. I completed the Shoplifters Preventative Course and am hoping this will show my desire to change. I have recently learned about diversion programs and am wondering if this course would be considered for that or not. Any advice ASAP would be helpful.

