Please help!!!

What is the name of your state? WA
My brother was arresting by the police that he was taking the stuff cost 30 dollars from the store. he is 23 right now and he still in school. He will go to the court soon. I want to know what he must do right now. How much money he may have to pay, it's a lot of money..?? will this happend will stay in his record for life. is the anyway that he can be asking for not keep in his record??

Washington state law allow retailers to charge up to $500 as a civil penalty to anyone caught shoplifting. The penalty for shoplifting in court can be as high as 1 year in jail and a $10,000 fine. For a $30 item, he is looking at community service, a small fine and possible probation. Because this is a misdemeanor, he will not receive legal counsel from the court, he will have to pay for it himself. I would suggest he talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.

thank for your advices and would you please tell me which community services I must contact??? thank you

You don't have to do anything. Your brother is an adult and will have to do everything himself. If he is sentenced to community service, he will receive that info when he is sentenced.

In this kind of case, usually how much the lawyer will charge?? thanks.

Why dont you call an attorney and find out? Most attorney's will do a first visit for free.