Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft misdemeanor citation for shoplifting(need urgent help)

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aramiz

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memphis,tennessee

I am an international student on F-1 status! I have recently done the most dumbest thing of my life which I am repenting for and having scary days and nights and worried would haunt me through my life here in US.
I was given a misdemeaor citation for shoplifting ($70 worth) recently last week at a major store in memphis,tn the place i live and have my court dates next month.
And after pleading the store to leave me they have given me a Merchant restitution form which they said I should submit on the day of court and pay the amount so that they would take their charges back.

But would this still leave a misdemeanor citation on me and also a possibility for me to be convicted or the case would be dismissed or else is there a way out for dismissing the case?

I spoke to a lawer and he said that the case would be dismissed right away because of the merchant restitution form. is this really possible?????? or would be it dismissed only after i finish the diversion if i get one???????

but the worst part is that I have my tickets booked for my country as I have to go visit my mother who is ill and would return only after the court date.

I have been told that I can postpone the court date to a later date.

So is it possible for me to go ahead with my trip provided if I am able to postpone the court date .
 
still waiting for your advice

still waiting can anyone please answer my question will be greateful to you!

thanks
 
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