hi i was just recentily charged with shoplifting my first offense it was over $27 in virginia what are my chances to get into a diversion program?
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hi i was just recentily charged with shoplifting my first offense it was over $27 in virginia what are my chances to get into a diversion program?
i have being dealing with alot im bipolar and just had a baby and havent been on my meds, so i think that has something to do with why i even did it, its not in my natrure to do anything like that, i have never been in trouble, so what should i expect?
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think the chances are pretty good that you can get into that sort of program, and there are a couple things that would help: the first would be some sort of a report from your doctor, about your diagnosis and explaining that going off the meds was necessary for your pregnancy, and that your behavior might have been caused by that at least in part. The second would be to have a lawyer setting that up, and talking to the prosecutor about getting you into the program. One place to find an attorney who can help you with this is our website: http://attorneypages.com
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