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For a first offense involving a small amount as you indicated, you may be eligible for a “diversion program.” That 

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Dear Selena: Depending on the amount involved, you may be eligible for a “diversion program” again. The Alabama court may 

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Judge Tom

Since you have a “clean record” you may be eligible for a “diversion program.” That means when you complete some 

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Judge Tom

The penalty for shoplifting depends on many factors: the amount involved, your criminal history, whether you’re already on probation or 

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Judge Tom

When you go to court, you’ll probably first meet with a probation officer who will explain the process to you. 

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Judge Tom

You may have gotten lucky this time since you haven’t heard anything for two months. The store may have decided 

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Judge Tom

When the police pull you over for a traffic violation, they have certain powers to conduct a search, with or 

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Judge Tom

Yes, Stephanie, if you complete a “diversion program” you won’t have a record that will affect the rest of your 

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Judge Tom

If you have to go to court, you may be eligible for a “diversion” program. That means when you finish 

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Judge Tom

It depends on how the case is resolved as well as the rules and policies of that court. For example, 

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