My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I have stolen fashion jewellery and kids dress for about $548 in Jc penney store and this is my first offense.the store keeper kept me in a room with hands cuffed,they informed cop and he came,get me to the police station,gave a ticket and asked me to appear before the court on 16 feb 2009 monday 8.30.what would be my punishment,will i be put in jail or fine or any community services.Iam very much worried and depressed and do not know what to do.my tickets are booked and i need to travel next weekend back to my country.Iam mother of two kids,please anyone advice me what would be the step i need to follow.

