I'm in Ohio. I'm 19 if that makes a difference. Should I plead not guilty if I've already given some kind of statement? When the police talked to me, they had me fill out a statement for the judge. I didn't know what to do so I basically said I was sorry for what I did.
I have an arraignment this Friday. I'm being charged with petty theft and use of criminal tools. What exactly is going to happen at the arraignment? I'm a first time offender, I don't have a record, and I am very sorry for what I did. What punnishment am I most likely to receive?
I'm 19 years old and live in Ohio. I was caught shoplifting about $40 worth of merchandise from a Kmart. I was arrested and given a summons to court. My arraignment is this Friday and I'm not sure what to expect. I just want to get the best possible outcome for myself. I'm a good person who just...