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Judge Tom

Dear Eric: Since the value of the items stolen is relatively low at $100, you should be facing misdemeanor charges. 

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Judge Tom

Because this is your first offense, you may be offered a diversion program. This means that once you complete some 

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Judge Tom

Diversion isn’t just for teens. Adults who are first-time offenders for lesser crimes are often given a chance to complete 

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Hi in response to your answer I’m the one 20 years old from Massachusetts thank you for your input do 

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Judge Tom

If you haven’t received a court date yet, then you may be lucky and not have to go to court. 

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I’m 20 years old never got into any trouble I live in Massachusetts I stole from jc penny 30 dollars 

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Judge Tom

If you complete a diversion program, you won’t have a record. Diversion is for first time offenders and calls for 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: If this is your first offense, you may be offered a diversion program and given the chance of 

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Judge Tom

Since it’s not your first offense, diversion may not be an option. You may be placed on probation and given 

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Bianca

My son 16 year old son was arrested for Robbery by Sudden Snatch. I am in the process of gaining 

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