I need to have some aid!
I am 17 years old from Illinois, my record is clean, correctly was clean....The other day my sister and I have been caught stealing at JC Penny. I know i was incorrect and i'll never ever ever do it again. I in no way know what i am supposed to do...do i need a lawyer, or do i just plead guilty. I know i'm guilty, and if JC Penny has proof and i do not plead guilty...does that lead to larger difficulty?
It was a regional ordinance with a value of much less then $150.00.
Also my bail was $750.00 but we only had to spend ten%. Does this imply in court the judge decides if i spend the rest, or do i have to pay it automatically?
Any imput would be incredibly beneficial!!!
Thank you!

