i am 14 years old and yesterday me and one of my friends got caught shoplifting, i stole $280 worth of merchandise from nordstroms, and regret my decision every second. The security took down all our information and the police officer came and arrested both of us but my mom pleaded not to take us to jail and it worked so we were sent home. I am willing to do any kind of community service to repent for my actions just so that my charges will be cleared. I don't want it to be on my record, and i want to know what i can do to make sure of that....will writing a letter help? i already wrote one just to express how sorry i am....i feel soooooo stupid and i cant believe this is happening. please SOMEONE give me advice! by the way i live in washington, king county

