Petit Theft Arrestee writes: "Recently, I was arrested for the first time for petit theft. I didn't
mean to take the items, but the way the whole situation seems, it looks
like I stole the items. I'm really scared 'cause, for one, I've never been
in trouble in my life, and two, I just got a scholarship for college and
I don't want this on my record. What should I do? What's going to happen?
FloridaDUIPRO answers: go to your arraignment (for which you will receive a blue notice in the
mail) and ask the state attorney if you're eligible for the pre-trial
diversion program. because you have never been arrested before, you are
likely eligible. you'll have to write a letter of confession, do 25
hours of community service, pay $300.00 to the program, $150.00 to the
state attorney's office, and stay out of trouble while in the program.
after 3 months, your charges will be 'nolle prossed (dropped)' and you
will then be eligible to expunge your record. you don't need a lawyer
for this, but if you feel more comfortable having one, you can call my
office and my assistant Lori will help you.
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Posted By Lloyd Golburgh on August 07, 2009 07:05 pm | Permalink  |