Other Criminal Procedure petty theft

Had to go to court next month for petty theft, walk out of the store with a $25 bracelet in my wirst, it was an accident it still have the tags, i didn't mean to took it, I was shopping at the store with my daughters, 488pc is noted on the citation, what do I have to do next? how this issue will affect me in the future? should i plead guilty or not guilty? i just want to paid the fine and get this over! I'm 38.

You plead not guilty and hire an Attorney or request public defender. Once you meet with this Lawyer ask about ACD or Diversion as plea option also read this on "Accidental Shoplifting" http://www.parentnook.com/accidental-shoplifting/