ScaredInOk
New Member
I was caught and arrested for shoplifting today. It was stupid, I know, and I completely regret doing it. I was arrested and taken to the police station where they gave me a paper with a court date on it and told to appear. My questions are...is there a chance that i am going to jail? this is my first offense (and have nothing on my record). is there a chance of getting a deferred sentence or whatever (read it somewhere online). should i call a lawyer? is there any way i can get this taken care of without going to court? does this have to stay on my record? i am sooo ashamed of myself and my stupid thinking and decision. Please help me! Thanks in advance.