My question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio
I was caught shoplifting at Macys. I've never been in trouble for anything, minus a speeding ticket. They took me in the little room, and asked why I did it. I told them I didn't know. I do know, but I wasn't sure if I should tell them. I am in a situation at home where I am physically "punished" (I am aware-I need to get out, and trust me, I"m trying...) for making mistakes. I'm not soliciting advice about that, but today I bleached some of his clothes, (fairly new ones!) and wanted so badly to just replace them so he'd be none the wiser, and not take it out on me, but certainly didn't have the money to replace them. That was my sole reason for taking the clothes. I didn't think I should tell them that, but I'm not sure. Should I? I'm not looking for help in that realm, (as far as the abuse I mean-I'm working on it, but for now I just have to survive) just wasn't sure if that mattered. I'm terrified. I can't get an attorney, because he will find out. I'm afraid I'll get in trouble at work, and he'll still find out. I got the thing to pay the money to the store, and will work that out. I will have to talk with the people prosecuting me myself, and I don't know if thats anything I should share. I've NEVER been in trouble for anything. Will I be able to work something out with them?

