At the beginning of December I was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart. I took two dvds in the amount of 33$. The first week in January I am to appear in magistrate court once for each offense. There are currently two charges against me (1) destruction of property and (2) theft by shoplifting.
(1) While being held by security in walmart I signed a paper saying I was guilty of shoplift because security found the empty dvd cases and the dvds were in my pocket when they apprended me. I dont think the security cameras saw me but I might have been seen by a secret shopper.
(2) I am to appear in magistrate court for an appearance bond for theft by shoplifting. Does this mean I might go to jail or I just have to pay the bond of 500$?
What I want to know is (1) what can I do to stay out of jail (2) Is there a way for this not to go on my record (3) Is a public defender a good idea?
Age= 20
State= Georgia
Priors= none (except one speeding ticket)
School= in college
THANKS in advance!!!!
(1) While being held by security in walmart I signed a paper saying I was guilty of shoplift because security found the empty dvd cases and the dvds were in my pocket when they apprended me. I dont think the security cameras saw me but I might have been seen by a secret shopper.
(2) I am to appear in magistrate court for an appearance bond for theft by shoplifting. Does this mean I might go to jail or I just have to pay the bond of 500$?
What I want to know is (1) what can I do to stay out of jail (2) Is there a way for this not to go on my record (3) Is a public defender a good idea?
Age= 20
State= Georgia
Priors= none (except one speeding ticket)
School= in college
THANKS in advance!!!!