Hi all,
I am a foreigner from europe in holliday in Illinoi.
I got arrested for shoplifting of 1 belt (220$). First time arrested ever (1st offence).
I got charged for misdemeanor and will go to court in 2 weeks.
I understand there are different afternatives to prison which are...
And in the case where you don't have to report, are you forbidden to leave the state?
I am a foreign citizen, suppose to go back home (and never come back to the US) 4 days after my hearing (at which I plan to plead guilty, hoping the judge decide straight away the sentence).
Best case for...
News?
Hey,
I am in the same case as you. Got to go see a sick uncle in Florida for 2 days.
So what did you tell the Judge?
Did you had to talk?
If I have to talk, is it most important to focus on the reason of the trip or on the lack of criminal record, first offence ....? (I've...