How does pre-trial diversion work?
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How does pre-trial diversion work?
I recently went to jail for shoplifting $30 worth of mechandise from a store. I am currently a college student on a scholarship for vocational rehabilitation. The guidlines for the scholership are that I cannot be convicted of any misdemeanor offenses. I looked up pre-trial diversion agreement basicly states you do what is required and when completed the charges are dropped and no conviction will be made. I am a first time offender with a clean record. is this a possible outcome?
Asked on August 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Assuming you get sent to a diversion program concerning the shoplifitng charge against you, you will be ordered to pay a fine, do community service work and stay out of trouble for a certain period of time. If you are successful, then the court will have the charges dismissed as to you where you do not end up having a criminal conviction on your record.
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