petty misdemeanor?

[worriedkid]

my state is minnesota. I was given a ticket for misc theft. the amount of the item was $7.50. once I pay the fine at court, will this charge be on my record? is this a petty misdemanor or highter?

PLEASE HELP........

 

[snostar]

Contact an attorney. If this is a first offense you will likely be offered a plea. It may include a probation period after making restitution and/or paying a fine. The charge may then be dropped from your record.

 

[mcheryl]

Contact an attorney. If this is a first offense you will likely be offered a plea. It may include a probation period after making restitution and/or paying a fine. The charge may then be dropped from your record.

If a probation was given by the judge, does it mean this charge will go onto the record? When the charge is dropped, will the public still have access to this charge? If not, who will have such an access?