My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York
Hello, today i was caught shoplifting of an item of about $40. i was taken to the police station, processed, and charged with Petit Larceny of section 155.25. (im 17 years old) my court date is in a few days and i want to know what i should do. should i hire a lawyer ahead of time? or should i get to the court and have one appointed to me. what kind of charges will i be looking at? and also i really would not like my parents to find out about this. any help is appreciated, thank you

