I skipped school yesterday, and i was caught shoplifting at Kohl's. I've been going through alot, and it seemed like it would help me..de-stress. It was a stupid choice, and I do take full responisbility. They brought me into an"employees only" room, where all the servalance cameras were being watched. They asked me some questions, and took my picture, and a copy of my lisence. The cop read me my rights, and told me that I'll get something in the mail from the courthouse, telling me when I have to appear in court. And I asked "well, who do I have to bring with me" and hes like..."since you're 17, you are looked upon as an adult, and can go by yourself if you want too." I also got told that I'll be banned from any Kohl's In the Country for the rest of my life. I have some questions though...
1)Since they have ALL of my information, such as my telephone number and my address, should I expect a phone call or a house call by the police?
2)About how long does it take to recieve the letter from the courthouse?
3)My dad doesnt know, and I'm hoping I can hide this from my family. I'm not one to do stupid shit like this, but for some reason i did it..and do you think there is anyway that he wont find out?
4)They said since the amount I was shoplifting was around $140, I could end up paying anywhere from $140-10x the amount I tried stealing....how much do you think I'll end up paying? And, what other punshiments do you think I'll recieve?
If you have the answers to any of my questions and concerns PLEASE help me. I'll be more than grateful. Please...=(...I cant get this weird gut feeling to go away, I'm so paranoid, and I wish I could go back. This only makes things worse, and yes I know it was my decision. But if my dad or family finds out, my life is gone. Literally. I'll be on the streets..please help me.
-DumDum.

