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Judge Tom

It will depend on what charges are filed against you. If this is your first offense, you may be eligible 

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Judge Tom

If this is your first offense, it’s unlikely you’ll go to jail. You may be offered diversion. If that happens and 

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Judge Tom

Dear Sharon: That depends on the laws in your state and the signed agreement with the bond company. Read the 

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Sharon Ollier

If my son gets a diversion from the courts, will I get my bond money back then or have to 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: It sounds like you may receive your court date in the mail so long as the store moves 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: You may be offered a diversion program and given the chance to avoid a record so long as 

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Judge Tom

Dear Stacey: It most likely would be considered a second offense in the juvenile system. However, since tobacco use is 

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Judge Tom

Dear Caitlynn: If you are charged with this shoplifting and you deny it, the court may appoint a lawyer to 

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Judge Tom

It ultimately depends on the policies of the program as to whether or not you will be drug tested. Since 

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I recently got into the diversion program and will go to teen court soon. Will I be drug tested when 

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