I am 20 years old. I was caught for shoplifting in a Macy's store. It was an honest to God accident. I had it in my hand and then put my hand in my pocket to get my cell phone. When I was stopped and asked to empty my pocket, I was not even aware until I felt my pocket what was going on. regardless of it being an accident or not, the $70.00 item was found in my pocket. I cooperated with everyone. The police were not called. The 2 people that stopped me told me I would be recieving a court date in the mail. I signed the no trespassing waiver.
My question now is: Is it any different for me since the cops were nto called from the rest of the posts where cops were invovlved.
Does any one have any advice for me? I am a college student and can not afford to have this on my record?
Thanks in advance for any commetns and advice!

