Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If this is your first offense, you're not going to go to jail. You may even be able to get the case dismissed, depending on certain factors. Your worst possible outcome would be a plea to petty theft and restitution. Good Luck.....

You will likely be charged with a misdemeanor crime, and face potential jail and fines and probation. The store can seek restitution and penalties, and still pursue criminal charges. If you are serious about getting legal help in dealing with this, feel free to contact me. It MAY be possible to negotiate a settlement agreement with the store to not file charges, if you take action quickly.