My question involves criminal law for the state of: Oklahoma
My 19 year old daughter shoplifted at a well known chain. She was caught along with her friend and was not taken to jail. She was distressed by the security guards at this chain and was not allowed to use the restroom which resulted in accident that could have been prevented. I am in no way justifying what she did, she did something very wrong and she does know that. My question I have never had to deal with anything like this and have no idea what to do. She cannot afford an attorney, she works for a fast food restaurant. Can they appoint her an attorney at her court hearing? Or will they go off of mine and my husbands income as well, she does live with us still? Also I have been told she needs to plea no contest but after reading up on that it looks like she will be charged and sentence at that time and not allowed to get an attorney after that plea. Maybe I am understanding it wrong. Like i was saying I have no idea how the law works and am completely lost at how to help her with all of this. My husband and I have no way of paying for an attorney. We are on a budget as well. Any help will be greatly appericated.

