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Re: 18 Caugh shplifting at Store Name That would not be advisable as it could result in a criminal record. It might not even be an option since you already have a court date. Start calling Lawyers many offer free consultations.They might even be able to appear on your behalf if hired

Is your sister a lawyer? If not why are you taking legal advice from her no matter how good her intentions. If you reread my post I instructed to get "free" consultations. during these consultations they will discuss fees. If you cannot afford these fees you can ask for Public defender at court...

Not likely. Ok we will leave that issue for now. You need to start calling Lawyers. Many offer free consultations, get as many as you can. when you do ask about diversion as possible plea option. This should help protect your record

Do you have a prior record for anything?

No the norm for a simple petty theft is to cite and release. Meaning you should have gotten a citation with a court date and "if" taken to jail only to ID you in case where you had no ID. Once IDed then again cite a release no bail! Something isnt right. Have you told us everything? Did you have...

I am curious as to why they (The Police) felt the need to take you to jail and require bail? This will help with your answers.

The Police have records of everything. However a "warning" should not appear in a criminal background check

When you face Judge you either plead not guilty or enter no plea and request Public defender. Rules might vary since your a minor so call courthouse. However since many Attorneys offer free consultations I suggest you get as many as possible

Do not do anything without first talking to a lawyer. When you do ask if diversion is available in your case. Like many people they do not understand their Miranda rights. The only way miranda would apply is if you were questioned (by Police) after custodial arrest. If not mirandize then any...

I wasnt very through and I am sorry. You need a lawyer your looking at felony charges!

Start calling lawyers and answer no questions without one present

You can and they can accpet the items and let you go, ban you or, arrest you. Its a crap shoot. doing nothing can give you paranioa for next year as the statute of limitations on petty theft is around one year

Yes if they file a Police report the Police will pay you a visit

I'm going to court, what should I usually do? Whatever your Attorney tells you Should I just stand there saying yes/no, sir when needed? You only say what your Attorney tellls you to say not a word more One more thing... should I ask the judge directly for a diversion program? No have your...

I am not familar with laws on your side of the border however unless you go to court the only record should be with store and any reatilo theft database they "might" subscribe to

Walking in a paying a fine is likely the same a guilty plea and not recommended. It would mean a criminal conviction and criminal record if I am correct. Start calling Lawyers (many offer free consultations) get as many as you can. Ask these lawyers about Diversion as possible option. Now you...

There is no "common" its up to store policy

Walking in and pleading guilty would be huge mistake! If you did you then get whatever sentence Judge decides no plea deal just a crap shoot. Start calling Lawyers many offer free consultations get as many as you can. When you meet with these Attorneys ask them if diversion is available in your case

PC 484 is not serious but a conviction will certainly cause you problems for a very long time. Start calling Attorneys many offer free consultations. Ask them about diversion as option for you

The procedure for getting a PD varies so call courthouse and ask