What is the name of your state? Virginia
I am being charged for shoplifting mechendise valued at $42.
I am 18 but only by a few months, and I still attend high school. My friend was also charged with me, but the offense was not premeditated. He is also 18 by about a month and still in high school. Our pleas are both guilty.
I'm a straight A student with no previous record. I am also in the midst of a messy divorce and my therapist has said that she would write a referral (not sure of correct jargon) to the courts for my case.
My question is...Do I need to hire a lawyer? I'm assuming a lawyer is going to cost about $1,000 AT LEAST and my friend and his family have chosen not to hire a lawyer. Is it possible for a lawyer to get charges dismissed or erased from my record? OR will I receive the same sentence that my friend will, even with a lawyer?
Thanks in advance,
JP
I am being charged for shoplifting mechendise valued at $42.
I am 18 but only by a few months, and I still attend high school. My friend was also charged with me, but the offense was not premeditated. He is also 18 by about a month and still in high school. Our pleas are both guilty.
I'm a straight A student with no previous record. I am also in the midst of a messy divorce and my therapist has said that she would write a referral (not sure of correct jargon) to the courts for my case.
My question is...Do I need to hire a lawyer? I'm assuming a lawyer is going to cost about $1,000 AT LEAST and my friend and his family have chosen not to hire a lawyer. Is it possible for a lawyer to get charges dismissed or erased from my record? OR will I receive the same sentence that my friend will, even with a lawyer?
Thanks in advance,
JP