Friends arrested for shoplifting, What will happen next?

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Friends of mine were shopping in a supermarket yesterday and were arrested for shoplifting. Packet of toilet rolls hanging on the back of the trolley were not paid for, Female friend hung them on the trolley and male friend was pushing the trolley out of the store when they were stopped by store detective. Police called, both of them arrested and formally charged.

What would happen next? My friend is in a right state about it and thinking they may not get their visa now for a holiday to America in 9 weeks. Would this be a possibility?

Thanks in advance.

Well she paid for the rest of her shopping, Over £100.
I would say that points to innocence. They are not hard up or anything, simple mistake IMO.

You know it was a simple mistake, she knows (I presume) it was a simple mistake, I know it was probably a simple mistake, however, it is not us she needs to convince, it is the Courts. Not familiar with the scottish legal system but hope common sense will prevail. Assume the standard of proof of guilt is similar to in England, beyond all reasonable doubt.

Fingers crossed for your friend.

Thank you, I would just hate to see them miss out on a much needed holiday because of something so silly.