- Jurisdiction
- Mississippi
Okay, I know this is a naive question, but I'm having to learn a lot quickly about the legal system, and am genuinely looking for perspective. For context, I'm facing a first-offense shoplifting charge (less than $30 amount), that, as I now understand it, I cannot possibly defend against. My income is small enough that I don't see any way I could afford my own lawyer for this. I might could look at more radical options like going into debt to pay a lawyer, but I'm not sure I should do that, given the impression I'm getting that the outcome will be the same as with a PD.
Could any one please help me understand the pros/cons? Thanks in advance for your time.
Could any one please help me understand the pros/cons? Thanks in advance for your time.