Wht to do if I was arrested for shoplifting $167?
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Wht to do if I was arrested for shoplifting $167?
I am 58 years old and have never been in trouble, I’m at a loss as to what to do next. I’m out of jail on bond and my court date is next month. I cannot afford a lawyer. I was reading about a diversions but I don’t know if I could ask for one or not? Is a diversion only for the young? I’m scared and confused. Is there anything I could do before court to help myself?
Asked on March 27, 2013 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
Byron Mobley / The Law Office of Byron Mobley
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Depending on what the standard procedure is for the court you are appearing in there may be a possibility of some kind of diversion program but generally in city/ justice court there is no formal diversion program. I would strongly suggest that you hire an experienced crimnal attorney.
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