My friend got caught shoplifting yesterday, was arrested and appeared at a court hearing today. At the court hearing, she said that she wasnt shoplifting nor had the intent to shoplift, that she just ditzed out. The court magistrtae did not believe her and she is scheduled to appear in court next month. She was asked if she was in school and to bring in her grades for the judge to make a decision. The goods she shoplifted weren't worth $100 and thius is also her first offense. My question is for the charges to be dismissed, how should she present herself or should be try to talk to the DA office before hand. And also what is the maximum, or the implications of if she gets convicted.
Thank you.

