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My son got kicked out of the diversion program because he has new charges being filed againt him. So he 

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Judge Tom

First, it would be best to review the terms of the diversion program that your son entered into. He should 

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My 15yr old son is currently in Diversion Program in Ohio for criminal mischief and vandalism. He(That means We)had almost 

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Don’t freak out. There’s little chance, on a first offense, that you’d get any jail or juvenile detention time. You 

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We can’t tell you exactly what to expect because every state and court has their own policies and penalties for 

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I was caught shoplifting about $200 worth of clothes at JcPenny’s when I was 17 in South Carolina. I was 

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Judge Tom

Every state and court runs their diversion program according to local rules and policies. So, you or your Mom need 

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Judge Tom

Since you have no criminal record, it’s possible that you will be offered a diversion program, which would give you 

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Judge Tom

Obviously, the best would be a dismissal of the ticket. However, don’t hold your breath – that’s unlikely to happen. 

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Judge Tom

If this alcohol citation is the only thing on your juvenile record and you successfully completed diversion, you shouldn’t have 

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