Caught Shoplifting Florida 1st Offense

[pwoodisthekingofbass]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: florida

I was caught shoplifting and was sent to a back room at walmart and i have to go to court and i dont know what to expect and should i plea guilty or not guilty the amount was 52$ and what am i to expect????

[panther10758]

You should consult a Criminal defense Attorney

[PJ Weber]

I was caught shoplifting and was sent to a back room at walmart and i have to go to court and i dont know what to expect and should i plea guilty or not guilty the amount was 52$ and what am i to expect????

Expect the following
-Fines
-Community Service
-Probation

Going without an attormey would be seriously foolish

ps - Don't be surprised if you receive a letter from WM, their
attorneys, or a third party for restitution. This is called
a civil Demand and can be up to $500

[pwoodisthekingofbass]

i can not afford one and do they appoint one when i get there and what should i plea my court date is tomorrow

[panther10758]

If you cannot afford an Attorney request a public defender

[pwoodisthekingofbass]

so when i get there i should request a public defender

[panther10758]

You contact the court and ask if you can do so ahead of time but that is not likely

[PJ Weber]

When you are arrainged (read the charges) and asked to plead Guilty
or Not Guilty . . . plead Not Guily and a PD will be appointed for you

Plead Guilty and no PD

[pwoodisthekingofbass]

what do u think will be the fines, prob, jail might be.

[panther10758]

Court fines will be less than $500.00
Jail is unlikely