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would it be a good idea to request a public defender before the court date?

so basically pleading not guilty will give me time to talk to the public defender and clear the record?

im sorry for all the questions but i dont get how pleading not guilty even with the video proof would make things better. wouldnt that make the judge agitated and give a worse sentence?

is it wise to plead not guilty even if they have video evidence?

on estimate, how much will this cost total?

when i plead not guilty, will they ask if i want a public defender? also by pleading not guilty and getting a public defender, will it erase the criminal record? also what will a criminal record do to my career?

how much does a public defender cost?

what if i cannot afford a lawyer? i am on my own on this and my part time job only does enough to pay for books and supplies. what happens if i do plead guilty? there is a video recording of the incident. i also did not get a civil demand from the store, since i am going to court does that...

how do i find attorneys? i have no idea how court works. what does pleading not guilty and requesting a public defender accomplish? also what happens if i do not do that? and if i do it, how long will the case last? also would the consequence be a fine? sorry for all the questions and my...

so i just made a very bad decision by trying to do this, i got caught, went into a holding cell for the night, then was set free with a sheet telling me my court date. This is my first offense and i am not sure what to expect from court. also if my parents find out about this they will...