Hi, I was recently caught shoplifting at Macy's for $280 worth of stuff. The store called the police and I was fingerfrinted and everything. My court date is set for next week.
I am very scared of having a criminal record on my back, but I was told that there is no pre trial intervention available for Municiple matter, is there any other program or alternative that I can pursue to avoid a record.
I am very sorry about what I did, and I will never, never, never do such things again, not worth it.
Thanks for any help in advance.

