hello
few days back, i unknowingly put 3 items in my pocket and chked out of hannaford. The Lp caught me and called th ecop. i signed a paper saying tht i will never visit hannaford for 6 more months.cop gave me a court date on dec 20. Iam having sleepless nights from tht day...what will happen to me if i plead guilty in court. i dont have money to pay the charges of the court.
what do the portland, maine laws tell to such a situation.
do i need to hire a lawyer or just accpet tht i have done it ...
please advice...
what will be the punishment.
this is my first offence and the last....will never do it again in my entire life..its really not worth it.

I cant afford a lawer...so shd i just plead guilty?I already paid the civil demand to the hannaford.the merchandise was 28$ worth items.
please help.wil my visa status get affected?will they deport me back?my head is full of questions...please please help me.
what will happen if i dont go to the court?