My question involves criminal law for the state of: illinois
I got caught at H&M and when they went through my bag they found stuff from other stores too i only had $25 worth from H&M but in all from the other stores it was over $275. the cops came and i have to appear in court however they did not put me in hand cuffs and take me to jail, could i be facing felony charges? H&M is also civilly suing me? and possibly the other stores too?
I am never stealing again i feel like i should, crap!

