What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I was arrested shoplifting yesterday, but what I got was just some cheap fruits. total less than $20. I was fingure printed in police, and got a "Retail Theft" Summon. I called the officer in the foodstore, but the manager was pretty rude. She said since it is not the first time I am vedio taped as theft, they will do more investigation to see what they will do.
I admit that I did do it before, but still just some cheap fruits. I don't know how they will get the total... I am deeply scared, and I swear I will not do it anymore. I am a top student at school, and I really do not want have a criminal record with me from now on.
Could any expert tell me :
1. What shall I do right now to minimize it? Do I need a lawyer?
2. If I sign as " guilty" does it mean that I will have a criminal record with me forever?
Thanks a lot!
I was arrested shoplifting yesterday, but what I got was just some cheap fruits. total less than $20. I was fingure printed in police, and got a "Retail Theft" Summon. I called the officer in the foodstore, but the manager was pretty rude. She said since it is not the first time I am vedio taped as theft, they will do more investigation to see what they will do.
I admit that I did do it before, but still just some cheap fruits. I don't know how they will get the total... I am deeply scared, and I swear I will not do it anymore. I am a top student at school, and I really do not want have a criminal record with me from now on.
Could any expert tell me :
1. What shall I do right now to minimize it? Do I need a lawyer?
2. If I sign as " guilty" does it mean that I will have a criminal record with me forever?
Thanks a lot!