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snappy41 · Sep 23, 2010, 12:20 PM

I was at Macys a few months back, totally out of it. Yeah I know. It's all been heard time and again. My brother had just died, sister had just set her house on fire, daughter's husband had beaten her to a pulp, etc. For real, it's the truth. I'm on major pain medication and my husband told me to get out of the house for the day. I had way too many things to do and too little time to do it in. I actually walked out with a set of pans, yes, pots and pans, that I thought would be great for my little one to start cooking on as mine were starting to stick. Was nabbed by LP, arrested and have a court date. I haven't had a ticket in over 40 years. I've paid $1500 to an attorney who hasn't asked me any questions since the day I told him what happened four months ago and he's supposed to be the best. His paralegal told me to pray and when I asked what I could do she said to get character reference letters. I'm also getting a copy of all my RX's for the year. I don't have any more money for a trial and my husband will be out of town that week at a conference. I can't sleep, I've gained 20 lbs and I'm a nervous wreck. The only thing that has helped is praying with my minister. What else can I do?

rebeccahstrean · Oct 18, 2010, 04:40 PM

Go out with friends and have a good time. Get your mind off it and just live life. Don't let it get you down.

ballengerb1 · Oct 18, 2010, 05:38 PM

Let your attorney do what he does best. Shoplifting, first time offense, is not going to put you in prison, you may even get probation and a fine. You will likely be barred from Macy's. I would ask the attorney what the plea will be and what his strategy will be, you paid for that much.

Fr_Chuck · Oct 18, 2010, 06:09 PM

Yes, worst case, you pay a fine and get on probation, so let life go on, can't change it now, you are way too upset over a minor issue

JudyKayTee · Oct 19, 2010, 06:29 AM

Agree with my colleagues - you have an Attorney, apparently he/she isn't in a panic. Why a Paralegal would tell you to pray is beyond me but maybe that advice works for you.

Take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. I suspect you'll get a very harsh warning, maybe community service.