Can I get in trouble for not signing up or showing up for community service?

If you violate the terms of your pretrial diversion agreement, you may end up with a conviction on your record. Speak to your lawyer or the...

Can a conviction that's not final be used as similar transaction evidence

Yes, a similar transaction does not even have to have resulted in an arrest, much less a conviction.

Will he be going to prison? If we both end up going to court and they ask if we had sex and we both say no will he go?

Prison time is certainly a possibility, depending on numerous factors, including the judge, the prosecutor and the defense attorney representing him.

Can the charges be dropped if you were giving someone a ride home.

This is extremely limited information you have provided. Where were the drugs found? How did the cops come to search the car? Hire a lawyer...

Do I need a lawyer?

This is an easy one -- yes, you absolutely need a lawyer well-versed in both criminal defense and immigration.

Why would he have to stand in front of the judge? What are special conditions?

A conviction on this charge can carry jail time, so simply paying a fine in advance is not possible.

Police officers don't typically write police reports for speeding tickets. If you fight the case on your own, the cop will come in to court and...

Is there any sort of way that I can get the amount that I lost back? It was $1,200 worth of damaged and stolen goods.

If you are asking if you can get money out of the owners of the mall, you would need to ask a lawyer who practices in premises liability. You have...

How much will it cost.

Yes, he needs a lawyer if you want to keep this from becoming a conviction on his record. I frequently help first time arrestees in this situation...

What can I expect to happen???

Most courts have programs for first time shoplifters that result in dismissal of the charges. Hire a lawyer.