My question involves criminal law for the state of: Maine
I tried to steel mascara from a drug store. Loss Prevention caught me and approached me just before I left the store. The Item was wort $8.99. I was detained and the local police were called. I got a summons to go to court next month.
I confessed to the police officer and I was told that fines are usually $200+. I realize that what I did was wrong. I want this to be a lesson learned but I don't want this to prevent me from getting an apartment this summer and getting a job right after college.
Is there any pretrial diversion program for a class e theft misdemeanor in Maine? How do I go about finding out?

