See its funny.

You dont realize how something like this can fuck up your life. I wouldnt press charges either. Not because I dont think they deserve a punishment but all but one are on Felony charges. Even with First offenders, this shit will haunt them.

I would push for a lot of community service or maybe house arrest. But teenagers will not go to "butt-fuck prison" for petty theft. They will plead first offenders and get a couple of years on paper maximum. I assure you though, the next few years will suck. The state makes sure of that.