My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York
Hi,
I am 19 years old, I live with my parents and I've done a terrible thing on July 7, 2008. I regret every bit of it and am ashamed of myself. So i ask help.
This is a first time offense. I got caught shoplifting 3 video games from a Target worth $120. They took me down into a room and they got a few things from me (Name, SSN, etc) I went down very peacefully and did not show any attitude whatsoever. I answered all the questions politely. They also had me sign like 2 papers. They said something to me about being a Misdemeanor. They had to call the cops and they took me to a local preicent. I was incredibly scared. They scanned my fingerprints and put me in a jail cell for about 3 hrs.
They then let me go and gave me a paper saying I had to show up at this specific date (Sept 22nd 2008) I think its a court appearance.
I also recieved a notice in the mail from Target AP Recovery on August 18th stating that I had to pay $620 dollars. Since I only work part-Time I can't afford that in one check so I set up a payment plan already for about $70 a month.
I am only 4 weeks away from that court date and I'm incredibly nervous.
What will happen to me? Will I have to go to jail? Will I have to pay more fines or something else?
Please help me I'm a very nice guy and what I did was stupid.
Thank you so much.

