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Yes you should both (seperately) consult Lawyers. Yes your prior clashes with the law could pose a problem No jail is not likely

They go to trial if you fight charge not if you work out plea deal

An Attorney can advise you on plea options and represent you in court

Your likely looking at petty theft charge. Even without penal code the Lawyer(s) should still be able to advise you

It is very rare for a 1st time offender to see any jail time. So you can relax on that. Even though you cannot afford an Attorney you cna consult some. Many offer free consultations, get as many as you can. make no mention you hav eno plans ot hire them. Talk to them about your options. One...

Norman the problem is according to his post he has already plead guilty

You missed the point. By pleading guilty you accept whatever sentence your given. By pleading not guilty you buy time to work out plea deal which might carry lighter setence or options to have case dismissed after successful completion of probation.

Ok I will "assume" this will be sentencing since you did a foolish thing signing that paper saying your guilty. You might seek a consult with an Attorney and show him the letters. We cant be too much help without knowing what these are

Who sent you the letter?

Long as you appear in court your move is not at risk. There are plea options to minimize the harm done by your actions as well. Start calling lawyers many offer free consultations. Get as many as you can. ask them if diversion is available in your case

Unless you did not steal you rname (if in database) is legit

I am unsure where your going. You believe there is something wrong with these databases? if so why?

I suggest you visit some Loss Prevention forums for said material. You can also contact some of the major retailers around you as they likely have some and might sell you copies. You can also hire a LP consultant as well

Getting legal advice from non Attorney is very unwise. Many Attorneys offer free consultations get as many as you can. the "prayer for Judgment" issue is likley diversion or the like. Ask the Attorney about this as well.

The dollar value makes it a misdemeanor. Without penal code we cannot do much better than that. However if I was to guess I would say its misdemeanor

Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can If you ignore the letter they can file suit and that after they triple fine. They can also send a negative report to credit reporting agencies as well. Not to mention if they choose they can file the criminal charges not filed at...

Your question falls into an are outside of retail theft. Where somone here might have your answer you must keep in mind our specialty here is retail theft. Your issue falls under labor law or job search.

He should consult an Attorney and discuss options like Diversion. His court fine will be less than $500.00 along with probation and community service. There may be classes (with a cost) possibly as well. there will be no civil court long as he pays civil demand which should be between $50.00 to...

You dont know what video or transaction records will show at this point. Depending on dollar value or other factors (se local laws) it can be a felony. Once again depending on local laws we dont know what charges can be filed. do not talk to Police or store without an Attorney

If register reciepts and CCTV footage show that items left store that were not paid for then yes you can be charged. Its looks worst if its same person more than once! The statute of limitations will depend on whether this is a felony or not. At very least your looking at one year min before...