Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft First Time court case soon help!

[nervousNok]

ok i have court on wednesday morning i am single mother so im very nervous on whats going to happen
anyone have any advice or know what might happen?
details of my case
$35 item, in okla, first time, cops were called but was only given a ticket with court date
i never made it out of store with item they stopped me at the door and took me to the lp office
any advice would be great
i really dont want to go to jail
i have talked to a lawyer but cannot afford one so going on my own

 

[thelawjournal]

NO NO NO NO!!!!! Do not go on your own!! Go to court plead not guilty and request Public Defender. This will continue your case. When you talk to Public Defender ask him about Diversion

 

[nervousNok]

i just want to get it over with
what could happen if i do go alone?

 

[thelawjournal]

Jail
Criminal record

to name two

 

[nervousNok]

ur making me more nervous lol
i dont know what to do

 

[thelawjournal]

I told you what to do

Go to court plead not guilty and request Public Defender. This will continue your case. When you talk to Public Defender ask him about Diversion
NO NO NO NO!!!!! Do not go on your own!! Go to court plead not guilty and request Public Defender. This will continue your case. When you talk to Public Defender ask him about Diversion