Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You're in serious trouble. Not only did you commit a felony, but you apparently confessed to the police and admitted your crime to the loss prevention officers. You should have kept your mouth shut. It's not clear exactly what you said to whom, but it surely made your situation a lot worse than it was before. The right to remain silent is there for a reason.

You need to get a lawyer to represent you asap. If your family can't afford one, the court will appoint one for you. You could be sentenced to the custody of the California Youth Authority (sort of like prison for young people, but not as harsh) for this. It could severely impact your future. You need the best defense you can get.

And in the meantime, you need to stop talking with anyone else about what happened.

Good luck.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. When he says don't talk about it, this includes not talking about the facts of the case online also.

Repeat offenders are going to be more harshly dealt with by the prosecutor and court. You also probably face probation violation charges, in addition to the felony. I suggest you hire counsel to represent you unless you know how to effectively do so yourself. If serious, feel free to contact me.