Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft I need all the advice I can get

[IDontKnowWhy92]

I was in walmart and i stole 2 things of nails polish. I was sent to jail and my parents bailed me out for $1000. I'm 17. They gave me a court date in August. Since then I've been going to counseling because when my mom asked me why i did it I said i didn't know. I REALLY DID NOT KNOW! it has been 20 days and i wanted to move the court date up so it wouldn't interfere with school. I called and she a lady said only if i was pleading guilty would i be able to move it up. So i was like why would i be innocent if i did it? ...At home, my parents are going back and forth about separating, Getting a divorce and I was totally unaware that this was going on for quite some time. I thought we were a fine family. In fact I thought we were picture perfect. My counselor told me from what i was saying that I was unconsciously stealing. It made since. She said that some where in mind i was thinking this would draw the attention away from the problems in the house.( I cant believe our minds work like that!) Well anyway, My mom told me that i don't have to plea guilty. (She's works for the county's criminal records so she knows a lot about these things). I think that maybe if the judge knows that i am getting help that he will not make me a 'criminal' or something. I don't know a thing about this. So please tell me what should happen. I'm getting a public defender. What will the do to me? What questions will they ask? And will i be a Felon?

 

[thelawjournal]

If convicted of a Felony then yes your a Felon. However it seems the charge is likely a misdemeanor. Give us the penal code so we can look it up. Walking in and pleading guilty is not smart at all. Your Mother should know this. Many Lawyers offer free consultatons take them up on it. Ask about Diversion as possible option. Since you say you have theft issues enrolling in an Anti Theft course might help as wel. If Judges sees you have already taken corrective actions he will likely look more kindly upon you. We know of a course you can do at home that courts approve of. Send me a PM or email for that info if you wish