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Dear Derrick: Since this is your first offense, and not a serious one, you may be eligible for “diversion.” When you 

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If this is your first offense, you may be eligible for a diversion program. That means when you complete some 

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Dear Megan: It sounds like you went through a “deferred adjudication” which is a type of diversion program. As long 

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If this is your first offense, it may not affect your future if you successfully complete a diversion program. Read 

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Many juvenile courts across the country have probation officers assigned to speak with families in order to assist with family 

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Dear Lucas: When you go to court, you will find out more about the process in your state and what 

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Dear Anon: It will be up to the new judge. He/she may say something similar and you may be placed 

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First, we suggest you look at the school’s Student Handbook to see what the truancy rules/policies are. They should be 

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Dear Anon: We cannot tell you how to plea. You should discuss this with your parents, an attorney or another 

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I am 18 years old, live in arizona and I was caught shoplifting a total of $32 from Walmart. The 

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