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Judge Tom

Most likely not. Speeding tickets are usually non-criminal traffic citations that do not affect the terms of a diversion program. 

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Judge Tom

It’s extremely unlikely that your child faces any time in jail for this incident. If the police beleive there is 

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Judge Tom

Since this is her first offense, she may be offered a diversion program and given the chance of having a 

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Judge Tom

It’s likely that you completed a diversion program in which case the charges would have been dropped upon successful completion 

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As a first offense, you may be eligible for a “diversion” program. That means when you complete some community service, 

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Judge Tom

This is most likely your kids’ first criminal offense, so you can expect either a lecture from the judge or 

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Judge Tom

Since you have a lawyer appointed to represent you, speak with him about how to proceed and what you can 

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Judge Tom

If this is the first time you’ve gotten into trouble and gone to court, you may be eligible for a 

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Judge Tom

For a first offense, you have a chance at being offered “diversion.” That means when you complete some community service 

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Ron

Im a NC resident and I am on the 1st offender diversion program for stealing. And I just got a 

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