Rather than getting a shopping cart, I placed the items I was going to buy in a bag in which an item I already purchased was in at that time, once I was heading to the other side of the store to buy a beverage the loss & prevention staff asked me to follow them to their room to discuss the matter, in which I explained to them my action for doing so, which was because I did not acquire a shopping cart. I was not expecting to buy multiple items at the time, so I did not think of getting a shopping cart. I have court on the 15th of July, I can't afford to do any jail time or have this on my record due to my career, what is the best plan of action? First time ever accused of a criminal charge as well