My question involves criminal law for the state of: WEST VA
I was shopping today and got distracted by a important phone call I was holding two lipstick which I took out to see from packages and continued talking after I finished talking on the phone I didnt realize that I was holding those two lipsticks and I put them in my handbag before this happend I was writing a number on a paper .I swear to God I didnt realize it and kept shopping for another half hour paid the money and walked out of the store.The lady on the store fromt door asked me to give her lipsticks back which I stole ,and I was shocked that Oh I put them in my bag accidently and tried to explain it to her as well.she took me to the
back room with cameras and started mocking me when I said I will pay for it and it was an honest mistake.She called the police took pictures and got me many papers signed police came took my SSN and store card info n stuff I kept saying it was an honest mistake the lady mockingly said I will be billionaire if I collected a dollar everytime I hear this.The lady n police escorted me out to my car and I asked the police guy what will happpen he said if I am recalling it correctly that he will call me next week and it will go to court then something about bail bond and paying fine.I am shaking right now I called my husband and told him all about it.I am in a long time battle with my ex over visitation and custody matters in another state I never did this before and it was a mistake what would happen to me.I signed store papers cop took info and didnt give me anything or any numbers.Will this appear in my records can this cause problems with my case in other state ...it will be on my record forever how can I resolve this situation.I am a doctor and you can imagine the humilation I would face for that 20 $ worth of lipsticks....I am shaken to my core that its actually happening to me I am a responsible mother and citizen ...please help is kohls doing this because I am not caucasain.I am going crazy please help what steps should I take to resolve this issue and what could happen to me when I am looking for a job at this time.

