If it truly was your first-ever offense, you may be offered community service or perhaps a very minimal term in jail (one weekend?). No one can guess what is in the mind of the judge who will hear your case.
larceny
You forgot to pay (???)
Most of the time it is considered petty theft. However, a larceny charge could be made, depending upon the expense of the item in question.
You need a lawyer for correct, legal and current advice.
shoplifting is stealing...The value of what you steal during shoplifting depends on the degree of the charge. In New York, petit larceny is sealing anything valued under $1000. OVer $1000. then starts the degree of Felony. Shoplifting is a form of stealing usually when you go into a store to steal. DO NOT STEAL
Theft or taking goods without tendering payment for them. (Stealing).Added: In other states; Depending on the cost of the stolen item either Petit Larceny or Grand Larceny.
Shoplifting is a Larceny or Theft (depending on the wording of the state's law) and is a crime which calls for either jail time or a fine - or both. The amount of a fine would depend on the law of your particular state.
Depnding on the cost of the item(s) you stole, shoplifting is usually a Petit Larceny offense. If you have no previous record and appear remoreseful enough you may get probation and/or community service.
I think it may depend on your jurisdiction, but I think it would be larceny. Shoplifting and theft from vehicles.
Depending on the value of the items stolen, you can be charged with either petty larceny or grand larceny.
The best synonym for steal is thieve or pilfer.
Be happy you were issued only a summons for trespassing. "Trespass" means that, 'with unlawful inent, you entered upon the property of another.' Shoplifting charges are more serious in that they imply the crime of larceny.