moral and legal support for a distressed mind?

Question

i have been cought for shop-lifting and released under bail upon submission of my passport at one of the retail outlets in dubai,a case is charged against me . i did admit my mistake and terribly repend for it. i dont know why i did this most awful act, otherwise for the world i am the best mother, wife, daughter,sister, friend and employee. i am most certain that i will not commit any mistake by heart, word or deed henceforth .when i stepped for the first time to a police station the feeling was terrific, luckily my most supporting husband stood beside me , otherwise i should have colapsed. i canot share my experience with anyone else except for my mother and husband and i did share with them. but all the people around me feel i am undegoing a pressure and they are praying for me. i am just waiting for the call from the law enforcement, i pleaded to get me out of this but in vain-i cant tolerate this mental torture- i feel i go mad-please advice me legally and personaly my friends

Answer 1

Its hard to counsel you in mral matters as you have failed to disclose your faith. But since I believe mostly in the theology of Christianity I will go with that.

The Bible states that we are to repay the money we stole four-fold. I don't know how many times you have stolen in the past or what the item(s) were worth but if you are looking for relief from your guilt, then that's the order on your plate. As far as the legal aspect... Men will write there own laws and you will simply have to choose to abide by them or not. If use choose not to, regardless of the reason, then you will be at their mercy. sorry, can't help much on Man's law, as I have never really understood it myself.

Answer 2

I know how you feel and I know you will get over it one day. You will always remember this accident and hopefully you won't do it again, otherwise I strongly advise you to consult a psychologist. Some young women go through this phase and I do not want to go into the reasons. I think you might like to read some of these sites for better understanding your situation.
As to the legal side no one can give you advise but why not contact a lawyer in Dubai?

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/good_friends/shoplifting.html
http://www.shopliftingprevention.org/WhatNaspOffers/NSHC/Ref2Psych.htm
http://www.psychnet-uk.com/clinical_psychology/clinical_psychology_impulse_control_disorders.htm
http://www.cpa-apc.org/Publications/Archives/CJP/2000/Feb/Shoplifters3.asp
http://impactpublications.com/browseproducts/What's-In-the-Bag--Shoplifting-Treatment-and-Education-Program.html

Answer 3

I'm sorry things are going so bad for you, all I can tell you is get a lawyer...only he could advise you on the law of your particular country. Good luck to you and try to stay out of trouble.