So I should get a lawyer instead of just the public defender?
Since I already have two decent jobs, I'm more worried about this affecting my college financial aid and possibilities for an apartment. Assuming the worst, how many years does a misdemeanor stay on my record?
A friend and I recently received two misdemeanor charges in Minnesota, one for shoplifting (about $60) and another for possession of alcohol (I am a minor), both in the same incident. These are not petty misdemeanors. This is my first offense. While being detained at the store, we both admitted...