Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Caught shoplifting food from a Walmart in AZ

[SushiIsTheReason]

The other week, I mozied on into a Walmart here in Arizona. I'm just over 20 and I was on my way to school, but was hungry, had no money and I decided to grab a container of edibles from the place; it was equal to about $10. Some asset protection personnel guy approached me as I left the store, I asked to see some ID, he presented it, and I made no fuss and I was taken to the back room in the store. They took a picture of me, picture of the stolen item, I signed a form that said I agreed to be 86'd from all Walmart stores, and if I were to re-visit, I'd be charged with trespassing. I have no previous record of any kind. They got a hold of a cop and the officer came, said I was arrested, he read me my rights, didn't cuff me, he jot down all my information and ticketed me with a form that says I got a criminal offense for shoplifting. I was escorted out and I went to continue the rest of my day. I have a court date tomorrow and I don't know squat.
I'm worried. What the hell goes on? I have a lot on my plate.
Spare the sympathy, I need answers.
Am I going to jail? If so, how long? What's bail?
Do I have to pay a fine? What's the fine amount for things stolen under $20?
What's the court precession like? Do I have to make multiple appearances?
How do I approach the judge?
What's the deal with attorneys? Do I have to have one? If I have one, what does he/she do?
Can this be wavered?
Thanks in advance for the helpful tips. I look forward to some soon.

 

[thelawjournal]

Re: Caught shoplifting food from a Store Name in AZ

Am I going to jail? If so, how long? What's bail? Jail is very unlikely as is bail
Do I have to pay a fine? What's the fine amount for things stolen under $20? There will be two fines one Civil one Criminal. The Civil fine should be around $200.00 give or take 50 bucks (guess) Your criminal fine will be less than $500.00
What's the court precession like? Do I have to make multiple appearances? That depends on how you plea
How do I approach the judge?With respect
What's the deal with attorneys? Do I have to have one? If I have one, what does he/she do?
Can this be wavered?
Do not face these charges without an Attorney if you cannot afford one ask for Public defender. Ask your Attorney if Diversion is available in your case/county