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I was caught shoplifting and I have a court hearing coming up
I was caught stealing from my university book
store and I have a court hearing soon. Im not
sure what I should do.
Asked on January 18, 2018 under Criminal Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can ask the court for "pretrial diversion" This is an alternative dentencing tool that is available to a first-time offender. Basically, they go to court and plead guilty to the charge. The court then sentences the offender to probation which can include taking educational courses, paying a fine, etc. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation and stay out of trouble during that time, then their plea is withdrawn and the case is dismissed. Basically, the violation will be permanantly removed from their legal record as though the arrest never ocurred.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can ask the court for "pretrial diversion" This is an alternative dentencing tool that is available to a first-time offender. Basically, they go to court and plead guilty to the charge. The court then sentences the offender to probation which can include taking educational courses, paying a fine, etc. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation and stay out of trouble during that time, then their plea is withdrawn and the case is dismissed. Basically, the violation will be permanantly removed from their legal record as though the arrest never ocurred.
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