I am looking for some help on a criminal case of retail theft?
One of my dear friends and her husband fell on desperate times recently and went to Walmart. While there getting items such as food diapers personal hygiene stuff along with other misc. items, they realized they did not have enough in their account. They I guess panicked knowing they needed the items and decided to try and walk out with the stuff. They got caught and police came. Arrested my friend and let her husband go back home to get there oldest from school and then he had to come to the station. They got released with a court date but can't afford any legal services. This is their very first time having anything like this happen and they have no idea whats going to happen or what to expect. The police report states misc. items of food and baby items equaling les then 300 dollars. is this felony or misdemeanor? If they should plead guilty or innocent or know of any place to call for free legal advice? What chance do they have avoiding jail? Worry about jail with kids. Thanks :)
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