My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia.
I have a court case coming up in the next month. Essentially, I shoplifted under 12 dollars worth of food (I do not know the exact number, probably about 6 dollars, it was cheese and a microwave burrito, but it was listed as "shoplifting under 12 dollars" on the summons form for the crime) from Kroger grocery store. When caught, I immediately, calmly came clean and cooperated, was completely honest, and told them I had no money (true) and could not pay for it even if I wanted to, and that I did it because I was hungry (which I wrote down, and it went on record). I signed off stating I had done these things, and I believe they have it on camera, so I don't think I can deny it.
I am a 18, female, a good student and I go to a good college. Not exactly a bad apple, and most people who know me will testify that this definitely isn't a frequent thing with me. The only thing I had shoplifted prior to that was a ballpoint pen at a book store, and I was not caught. I've never even had a speeding ticket on my record, much less anything else which would be considered criminal activity.
Firstly, what am I looking at it terms of sentencing? Secondly, will it be possible to get this removed from my record? How will this most likely affect me long term (career, school, other things)? What is the best case scenario for this situation?

