Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

An emphatic NO! You must take responsibility by either going to court yourself, but in light of the circumstances, the responsible thing to do is get an attorney. You are facing over a year on these counts, and potentially a felony because a third petit theft is a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in State prison. I am not telling you to plea guilty as you may have defenses, but I am saying take responsibility by not putting this off and get yourself an attorney. Finally, you should not discuss this case at all on this public forum as a prosecutor may view your statement as an admission. GET AN ATTORNEY NOW.

Nope it doesn't work that way at all. Being charged with a crime just became the most important thing in your life. Talk to a lawyer. This is serious, but there is probably still an outcome available that will keep you from life altering repercussions. Depending on where you are, your attorney may be able to handle most of your case without you being present because of the school issue, but that one is going to be dependent on your situation.