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Judge Tom

You’re right. Probation is a status an offender receives after pleading guilty to a crime, or being found guilty by 

Judge Tom

If you successfully completed the diversion program, then it shouldn’t appear in a background check. That’s the purpose of diversion 

I was charged with an MIC in the state of Kansas at the age of 17. I completed my prefile 

Judge Tom

Assuming this is your first offense and first time having to go to court, it’s likely that you will be 

Judge Tom

It’s possible that your son is involved with a “diversion program.” That would mean that formal charges will not be 

When your daughter goes to court for this, it’s up to the judge and prosecutor to decide the appropriate penalty 

my 17 year old daughter forged a check. A felony. It is being reduced to theft3, as she has never 

Judge Tom

Since this is not your first offense, you may be placed on probation. However, diversion may still be an option 

Judge Tom

You may be offered an extension to give you more time to pay the fees/fines. Explain to the court or