my question involves criminal law for the state of: MINNESOTA
last month i was caught for shoplifting at a grocery store, where my items added up to barely $20. i know it was a dumb move and i don't even remember why i did it. i was caught by loss prevention and was told to sign a bunch of paperwork, which none of it was explained to me. i was in such a distraught phase that i didn't even bother asking questons, i just signed away. i was sent a letter for a civil demand of $50, which i immediately paid. i have had no record prior to this and hoping that i can have no record after this. i also received a letter in the mail saying that i now have a court date on march 1st. i am not sure what i should expect in court or as to what sort of punishment i will receive. i have never stolen anything before nor do i ever plan to again. what should i do?

