My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I am being charged with retail fraud in the 3rd degree. I had taken 20 dollars of goods from meijers, I was than questioned by an officer for my actions, and was photographed for meijer security. I had paid 200 dollars to Meijers for my offense. I am going in front of Judge Boyd of the 55th district court for a pre-trial on tuesday. I am currently a full time pre-med student, part time employed, volunteer big brother for the big brother/big sister program. I am applying for medical school next year and would really like this off my record since it is my understanding that a medical school would look at something like this. What can I do? What should I plea? I have no idea what actions to take... any advice?

