Re: Walmart Theft Charges
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Should i hire a lawyer/local attorney?
Yes.
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should i plead guilty?
NO. Plead Not Guilty. Your attorney may be able to get you into a diversion program, which would also leave you with a clean record.
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Will I serve time in jail?
Unlikely.
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how will this effect my F-1?
You SHOULD be OK, under the petty theft exception for a single offense. This is why you need an attorney.
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how will this affect my GC processing?
When you are interviewed, you'll need to disclose the theft. Take all of your documentation with you. This is another reason you need an attorney.
Re: Walmart Theft Charges
thank you for your response,
as this is my first time dealing with any situation regarding lawyers and courts, i was wondering...I have visited and talked to an attorney locally and he is charging $2000 to take care of everything and talk to the D.A and settle this hopefully and somehow dismiss the case.
Is that an appropriate fee?
thank you