I was charged with shoplifting in VA. I had a nightgown and bra in my purse WHEN IN ENTERED the store (Walmart). I had took them with me to find underwear to match the color. The garments were new, I had bought them the week before at a different Walmart.....the one I work at. While in the store I removed the garments from my purse so I could match colors, I did then remove the tags from these garments and lay them down....why, stupid I guess. I also had socks in my shopping cart, so when I could find no matching underwear I put the things back in my purse.....but I accidently put the socks too. I guess I was caught on tape, which if they would watch closely they could see me removing the items from my purse to start with. When I got outside I was stopped and asked to come inside and remove the items from my purse. I tried to tell them that the items were items I brought into the store....then they mentioned the socks.....I had forgot about the socks and I knew then just to forget about trying to explain. I did take the socks, but it was an accident. I was then charged with shoplifting $43.00....they counted everything.....even the items I went into the store with. I have never been charged with anything in my life....especially shoplifting.....like I said I work at Walmart....at least for now, and I see how shoplifters cost us our bonus every year. I have an appointment Monday to see a lawyer (if I need one), and then a court date in Nov. I just need to know: Do I need a lawyer? Do I just go along with the charges, they didn't believe me about the items being in my purse to begin with? What is going to happen to me if I do go along with the charges?![]()

