My question involves criminal law for the state of: WA
So a friend and I entered a QFC grocery store and shoplifted $476 worth of Champaigne. I am 21 years of age by my friend was 20. We were stopped by undercover security and escorted to an office upstairs. They took all our information and called Seattle Police Department to confirm my identity as I did not have my ID. Security notified us that the amount we stole was just short of a felony so our charge will be a misdemeanor. Seattle Police Department did nothing other than confirm my identity and did not issue us any papers / tickets. The store security also notified us that we will have to pay fines of $250 + the cost of the merchandise we stole. I also asked if we would receive a court date and he did say yes, and we both signed a form acknowledging that we were aware of the circumstances and that we would not be allowed onto the property of any QFC or Fredmeyer in the state of Washington. Most likely I will have to go through a Public Defender instead of a lawyer as I cannot afford a lawyer on top of my fines.
My first question is:
1.) Will my friend be charged for MIP even though this was not mentioned on the written report? (They did take down his information including birthdate)
2.) Since the Seattle Police Department did not take any information on the incident , and only confirmed my identity will that help my friend's chances of not being charged for an MIP since it was only the grocery store that made any documentation?
3.) Having no priors, warrants, or a criminal record, will my chances of a diversion program or expungement be likely?
4.) And even though restitution is to be made to QFC, does the court have any power of lowering the fine?

