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Im 17 years old. I have a MIP, But got a diversion since it was my first time. I got 

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When you go to court for this, the legal process will be explained to you. Since this is your first 

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There are two outcomes in this situation: what the school does and what happens in the criminal justice system since 

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Since this is his first offense, he may be eligible for a “diversion program” if the court offers such. That 

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You are being charged because you damaged the property in front of the school – property that is not yours 

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If this is your first offense, there is a good chance that you will be offered diversion. That means that 

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5 things to know if you have to go to court for truancy

What exactly does truancy mean? The term truancy refers to an unexcused absence at school. States enact laws, compulsory attendance 

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If it’s the first offense for this person, then he/she most likely will not face time in detention. He/she may 

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If this is your first offense, you may be offered diversion and given an opportunity to avoid a record so 

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“Nul pros” is a term in the law that means prosecution will not be pursued. So if you didn’t go 

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