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    Mar 3, 2012, 08:08 PM
    1st time offender in Indiana Class D Felony for Theft
    I am freaking out because last month I was picked up at Walmart for theft and was charged with a Class D Felony, this is my first and last offense. I was bonded out of jail and a few days later I found out I was pregnant with my 2 child so I really have a lot on the line. People have told me to plead not guilty but I was on camera stealing and I know what I did, so people have me confused on what to plead. I just want to stay out of jail I cannot afford a lawyer I know the court will appoint me one but I am still freaking out am I going to jail pregnant? Court is in 3 days and I am very very stressed out. I know what I did was wrong and stupid, I feel very guilty. Anyone with some advice as to what I should say at court? Or know what will happen to me? This is in Indiana.
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    Mar 3, 2012, 09:10 PM
    You plead not guilty at this point, if you plead guilty, there is no room for a plea deal. You plead not guilty, get an attorney appointed and have them arrange a plea deal ( that way you know what will happen ) and then change your plea to guilty to accept the deal.

    Also just being guilty does not mean they can convict you, the evidence has to be allowed, a good attorney tries to find ways to keep the evidence out.
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