I was caught shoplifting and the said amount was $126. I am an education major is there anyway an ARD Program would be offered?

Lidia’s answer: You should certainly plead not guilty. Retail theft in the amount less than $150 is a summary offense expungeable in 5 years. As a summary offense it should not affect you greatly in a meantime. However, your best bet is to hire a defense attorney and to try to fight or reduce the charges