If I’m 17 and recently off probation for possession of marijuna of less than an ounce, since this is my first petty offense do I qualify for a diversion?
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If I’m 17 and recently off probation for possession of marijuna of less than an ounce, since this is my first petty offense do I qualify for a diversion?
Will this stay on my permanent record? I was got shoplifiting and the police issued me a court date. What should I be expecting at court?
Asked on February 10, 2013 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Potentially the court will offer you a diversion program as to the shop lifting charge that you recently obtained. As to the marijuana offense, it will remain on your permanent juvenile record unless you expunge it. Note, juvenile criminal records are sealed per state law and are not subject to public reviee absent a court order.
I suggest that you obtain a criminal defense attorney to assist you for the petty theft matter. If convicted of the petty theft matter, it too will remain on your juvenile criminal record.
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