What will happend if I shoplifited an $8 item and I have to go to court?
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I just want to know what will happend its my first offense and I'm freaking out. I don't know why I did it.
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It depends on how your local jurisdiction handles such case. In my area, many courts have shoplifter diversion programs, which allow first time offenders to avoid a criminal record.
I would recommend that you talk to a local attorney to see if there are any similar options available to you.
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