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wesaidlalala
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What is the name of your state? Colorado
Hi. Sorry for starting a new topic, but i searched and thought I should. I am 20 years old. The other day I was in a hobby store with a friend for supplies for a project he was working on. We looked at paint markers and they were more money than he had. A couple of the packages had been opened, so I ended up thinking it would be ok to take two of those markers, the markers together came to a price of around 6.50. A bit later two men approached and asked about the markers in my pocket. Since a kid had already been caught shoplifting, two police officers were just arriving. So after awhile the police man wrote me an order to appear in court form for a little more than a month away.
I have never been in trouble (legally) for anything in my life. I feel so embarrased and scared and confused about all of this now. I know it is/was wrong and I should have never done it. While most of me wishes it had never happened and I never did in the first place, other parts of me appreciates it for what it has brought out in me, and what i have learned through it. I just want to take care of it.
I really have no idea of what is happening. What is likely to happen? Somebody told me that it would be a good idea to talk to a public defender (since I am in school and don't have much money), is this advisable? At the court date will I likely be asked to plead guilty or non guilty and given a fine or something? I am just really bummed at myself for letting this happen, and wish I could avoid having it on my permanent record. Is this at all possible? If anybody can help, with anything, or help me understand, I would love you forever. I promise.
Hi. Sorry for starting a new topic, but i searched and thought I should. I am 20 years old. The other day I was in a hobby store with a friend for supplies for a project he was working on. We looked at paint markers and they were more money than he had. A couple of the packages had been opened, so I ended up thinking it would be ok to take two of those markers, the markers together came to a price of around 6.50. A bit later two men approached and asked about the markers in my pocket. Since a kid had already been caught shoplifting, two police officers were just arriving. So after awhile the police man wrote me an order to appear in court form for a little more than a month away.
I have never been in trouble (legally) for anything in my life. I feel so embarrased and scared and confused about all of this now. I know it is/was wrong and I should have never done it. While most of me wishes it had never happened and I never did in the first place, other parts of me appreciates it for what it has brought out in me, and what i have learned through it. I just want to take care of it.
I really have no idea of what is happening. What is likely to happen? Somebody told me that it would be a good idea to talk to a public defender (since I am in school and don't have much money), is this advisable? At the court date will I likely be asked to plead guilty or non guilty and given a fine or something? I am just really bummed at myself for letting this happen, and wish I could avoid having it on my permanent record. Is this at all possible? If anybody can help, with anything, or help me understand, I would love you forever. I promise.