I have been arrested for the second time for petit theft shoplifting. I am 19 and a college student. The first incident happened in Florida and has been exsponged from my record. But now I have gotten arrested again and I have court in afew weeks. What's going to happen to me? Am I going to go to jail? Do I need a lawyer? The value of what I took was $8.00.

Wow, you got caught for lifting 8 dollars worth of something ? Second offence and the first one expunged. I don't know, they may throw the book at you for this one.

Tick

What does that mean "throw the book"?

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Originally Posted by collegegirl09

what does that mean "throw the book"?

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you have never heard of that expression? It means that they will probably give the ultimate sentence for shoplifting.

Just kidding, but why 8 bucks ? Were you feeling lucky ? You will probably be severely reprimanded by the judge and given community service.

Don't really know what they will do, they have a complete bag of tricks to access but you won't get this one expunged.

tick

I did feel as if it would be easy to get. But it was so dumb and I feel horrible and I'm so scared of what will haooen to me. Im praying I just get some type of community service and a fine. Im a sophomore in college and I don't know what's going to happen. I know this was a huge mistake.

So what happened to you when you went to the Judge.Just wondering.Did you get lucky.DId you get a criminal record .Thanks.