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    Default Shoplifted $42, First Offence, Waiting to Go to Court

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Kansas

    I shoplifted $42 worth of jewelry for JCPenney's, was caught on tape, brought into the back office and police was called. The police issued me a ticket with a court date. I admitted my mistake to them right there. I asked JCPenney's people if there's anyway we could settle it without having the police involved and they said no; they would let the police deal with it.

    What should I do now? I know I've done a terrible mistake and I'm willing to do anything to make up for it. For my first court date, do I have to plead guilty, not guilty,no contest etc.? What are my chances that the court would dismiss my case? If I plead guilty, does that mean I will 100% be convicted and they would not drop my case? Please help...I really do not want to have a mark on my record..

    This is my first offence in law in any way, I've never had a record, not even a speeding ticket.

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    Default Re: Shoplifted $42, First Offence, Waiting to Go to Court

    I'm 22 years old.

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    Default Re: Shoplifted $42, First Offence, Waiting to Go to Court

    The best thing for you to do is grab your phone book, look up Criminal Attorney's in the Yellow Pages. Many offer free consultations.

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