Judge Tom
It sounds like you’re in what’s called a diversion program. The benefit of most diversion programs is that, when you
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Judge Tom
Since you were 18 when this happened, there may be record that would appear in a background check. Ask the
Judge Tom
Since it’s your first time shoplifting, you may be offered diversion and given an opportunity to avoid a record so
Judge Tom
You don’t need an attorney for the meeting and you may not need one at all depending on the charges
Judge Tom
You can fight the ticket and go to court over this. Once there, the legal process will be explained to
Judge Tom
First, we cannot tell you how to plead in court. That will be up to once your options are laid
Judge Tom
If the citations you refer to require you to appear in court, then the possible consequences depend on the laws
Judge Tom
It sounds like you’ve been just about as proactive as you possible can be in order to avoid or minimize