I'm 23 years old and like an IDIOT i decided to shoplift. I walked out with some items at 1 store and got away. I then went to a krogers and walked out with items and was caught. The police were called and they took my items out of my truck that were stolen from another store and I went to jail and was bonded out hours later.
I was charged with $50-$500 theft. This is the first thing on my record ever (no speeding ticket, nothing) I was told that this case might be able to get differred but I know that does not mean taken off my record/expunged.
I need advice on how I should handle my case from here on.
1. Should I ask for the case to get differd, if yes why?
2. Should I get a lawyer?
3. Should I just go to my set court date?
I know the rules on how to appear in court and Im going to show that I honeslty learned from this mistake.
4. I've been caught....do I plea guilty or no contest???
Sorry for all the questions, I just never thought I would be here so I never informed myself. This WILL be the last time! Hope to hear from everyone soon!

