Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Juvenile Shoplifting questions

[Dantheman1]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington

Last night, me and a friend were caught shoplifting some fishing supplies at a local Fred Meyer. I ended up having $19 worth of stuff, and he had $60. They decided to press charges and they got the police to come down and tell us that we got arrested, they read us our rights and they left. Our parents came and picked us up. I am 16 years of age, almost 17 at the end of November and my friend is 16. Im curious on what will happen to us. I have a clean record, never been in trouble before and I am straight A student

How long will it take to get a court date?
Should I write a letter to Fred Meyer expressing my sorrow?
Can this be diverted or taken off my record?
What will they do to me in court?
Will me and my friend share the same court date?
Will this affect me with applying for scholarships or applying to 4-year colleges?
What can I expect over the next couple of months?

Also anything else you can share with me would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your time.

 

[thelawjournal]

How long will it take to get a court date?
Probably within next 30 days
Should I write a letter to Fred Meyer expressing my sorrow?
NO! that letter can show up in court as confession
Can this be diverted or taken off my record?
Probably talk to your Attorney
What will they do to me in court?
Read you the charges and ask you to enter plea
Will me and my friend share the same court date?
Probably not
Will this affect me with applying for scholarships or applying to 4-year colleges?
If convicted yes so ask your Attorney if Diversion is available in your case
What can I expect over the next couple of months?
That depends on what happens in court