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    Default Juvenile Shoplifting

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington

    Last night, me and a friend were caught shoplifting some fishing supplies at a local Fred Meyer. I ended up having $19 worth of stuff, and he had $60. They decided to press charges and they got the police to come down and tell us that we got arrested, they read us our rights and they left. Our parents came and picked us up. I am 16 years of age, almost 17 at the end of November and my friend is 16. Im curious on what will happen to us. I have a clean record, never been in trouble before and I am straight A student

    How long will it take to get a court date?
    Should I write a letter to Fred Meyer expressing my sorrow?
    Can this be diverted or taken off my record?
    What will they do to me in court?
    Will me and my friend share the same court date?
    Will this affect me with applying for scholarships or applying to 4-year colleges?
    What can I expect over the next couple of months?

    Also anything else you can share with me would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your time.

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    Default Re: Juvenile Shoplifting

    How long will it take to get a court date?
    Anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months.

    Should I write a letter to Fred Meyer expressing my sorrow?
    If it will make you feel better. It won't have any bearing on your court case, though.

    Can this be diverted or taken off my record?
    Possibly. Ask your parents to get an attorney for you, if they have not yet already.

    What will they do to me in court?
    They'll read your charges, ask how you plead, and depending on how you plead, decide how to further proceed. Again, get a lawyer.

    Will me and my friend share the same court date?
    Unlikely.
    Will this affect me with applying for scholarships or applying to 4-year colleges?
    It may well affect scholarships, particularly those with morals clauses.

    What can I expect over the next couple of months?
    Depends on the outcome of your court case. You may find yourself in shoplifting diversion classes. In any case, court will be over in half an hour or less.

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