I'm 16 years old. I was caught shoplifting at Kmart today, merchandise of around 175 dollars of value, police was involved.
The police took down info, took my fingerprints, picture. I was told to go to the court in 2 months.
1. This is not my first time shoplifting at that store, but first time getting caught, I actually went in the same store to shoplift yesterday, so should I say the truth in court? Wold that make the situAtion worse? If I lie, about it, would the store provide CCTV of me shoplifting?
2. If I can't afford a lawyer, one will me appointed for me at court?
3. How much is the fine likely to be? And civil demand? Basically how much money should I expect to pay?
Thanks in advance!
The police took down info, took my fingerprints, picture. I was told to go to the court in 2 months.
1. This is not my first time shoplifting at that store, but first time getting caught, I actually went in the same store to shoplift yesterday, so should I say the truth in court? Wold that make the situAtion worse? If I lie, about it, would the store provide CCTV of me shoplifting?
2. If I can't afford a lawyer, one will me appointed for me at court?
3. How much is the fine likely to be? And civil demand? Basically how much money should I expect to pay?
Thanks in advance!