Shoplifting from CVS

[robotussin12]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania

Last week I was caught stealing from CVS. I am 17 years old, and I stole 2 bottles of Robitussin and the total price was just under 15. The police did get involved and I was given a summary citation. I just recived a letter in the mail for me to appear in front of the district magistrate. What I am wondering is what will happen to me? In PA you must be 18 to buy robitussin so will that have any effect on the outcome? Will I go on probation, pay a fine, or do community service? This is my first offence. I was with another person, and they tried to accuse him on conspiracy, but I put all the blame on me. The cop told me the first offence is like a traffic ticket, but from what Im reading on this board it sounds like I will get far worse. Can anybody help me out?

[PJ Weber]

Will I go on probation, pay a fine, or do community service?

Expect all three

In PA you must be 18 to buy robitussin so will that have any effect on the outcome?

It could

[robotussin12]

Thanks for the response. Is there any way I could get a reduced setence? Should I contact an attorney?

[mmmagique]

If they offer you drug/alcohol addiction therapy, please consider it.

I wish you well.

[panther10758]

Thanks for the response. Is there any way I could get a reduced setence? Should I contact an attorney?

You are facing criminal charges and likely criminal record of course you need an Attorney!

[bam!]

You are facing criminal charges and likely criminal record of course you need an Attorney!

watch your tone.

[robotussin12]

Ok so I just got back from court a few minutes ago and finally got this all setteled. All I got was a $162 fine.