I'm 21 years old and have no prior criminal history, I have a clean record until now. I'm scared and I know what i did was WRONG and i really regret it. I know this will stay on my record forever. Im just scared because I was given a citation to appear in court next month, I still live at home with my parents, I'm a fulltime student and have NO job. I afraid I wont have enough money to pay for the fine. Plus i dont know if i should get a lawyer, anyways I cant afford that either. Basically since I'm an adult I should know better than a minor, I'm scared that I might get arrested on my court date. The thing i stole was under $100. Has this happened to anyone, if so what happened? how much was the fine and/or other cost. Do you think the judge will arrest me for this knowing that i have a clean record. Do you think I will have a good chance without a lawyer to represent me. Will my fine be under $ 500. Thanks 2 all for the advice.
2006-11-09
11:06:42
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