mann i completely messed up..i didnt know what i was thinking..i was caught shoplifting 36$ worth of merchandise..this is in ca. being 19 i was arrested...but then i was let go..they gave me a ticket for misdemeanor..petty theft. they said i have to appear in court. what do i do now??? what do i plea?? am i looking at jail time? fines? probations? this is my first time..i dont know what to do..is this gonna be in my record? if so can i be able to get it off? PLEASE HELP!! I appreciate it