[tokay08]

Hello,
This is my second offense in Texas. Both Misdemeanors. The first I was very young and with a friend. This time I did it because I am a single mom, just lost our home, and I wanted to get myself a jacket and my son warmer clothing for winter. I should have learned my lesson after the first time and I don't know what to expect now when I'm going to court. I just received a paper to show up anytime within the next 30 days. What should I expect? I cannot afford a lawyer and I have no one to watch my son. Is it possible to get off with community service or probation without jail time?

[Fr_Chuck]

Most likely yes it will be community service and probation plus some very high fines.

But don't bring child to court, find someone to keep him,

[JudyKayTee]

Hello,
This is my second offense in Texas. Both Misdemeanors. The first I was very young and with a friend. This time I did it because I am a a single mom, just lost our home, and I wanted to get myself a jacket and my son warmer clothing for winter. I should have learned my lesson after the first time and I don't know what to expect now when I'm going to court. I just received a paper to show up anytime within the next 30 days. What should I expect? I cannot afford a lawyer and I have no one to watch my son. Is it possible to get off with community service or probation without jail time?

You can't get a sitter so you can go to Court. Was the child with you when you shoplifted?

If so expect the Court to come down on you - hard.

[tokay08]

No he wasn't it was my finals week. I'm a full time student and so I had him at daycare. I took advantage that I got out of class early and did what I did.