If I have been charged with a misdemeanor petty theft, how can I keep this out of the meda?
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If I have been charged with a misdemeanor petty theft, how can I keep this out of the meda?
I live in a small community and if my conviction is printed in the newspaper I will surely lose my management job for a company I have worked at for many years. I am a single mom and losing my career will have a catastrophic impact on my life and that of my son. I need to find some way to convince the court and prosecutor to keep this information from being released to the media. In exchange, perhaps I could serve a number of community service hours?
Asked on June 10, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Dakota
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The best way to try and resolve the matter and keep it from the media is to retain a private criminal defense attorney and try and work out a plea and court probation where if you satisfy its terms the charge will be dismissed. remember to ask that your criminal matter be sealed by court order.
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