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    Default Caught shoplifting. Will I go to jail?

    I was recently caught shoplifting about $80 of merchandise from K-Mart. After Signing some stuff and handing over my ID and SSN I was arrested by the City Police. I posted bond two hours later, my court date is on April 16th.

    a clean record, this is my first offense ever. I know that most people get fines and probation but I was wondering if the was any chance of me going to Jail? I will gladly do community service or pay whatever but is there anyway for me to avoid Jail time? would I be better off pleading Guilty or getting a lwayer and fighting it?
    I will really appreciate any insight you can give me on wether or not to expect jail time or not.

    Thank You,

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    Jail time is unlikely unless you fought with the police or the LP or you did something really bad besides shoplifting $80 worth of merchandise.

    Most likely it will be a combination of a fine, probation and/or community service.

    Even if you plan to plead guilty, you should always hire a lawyer or get a court-appointed one, having a lawyer enables you to plea bargain with the prosecutor for a more favorable sentence.

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    Thank You for your post. It has helped alot. Maybe now I can sleep at night. If anybody else has any insight please let me know

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    Moviejim is right, if they were going to put you in jail it would have been when you were caught.

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