Re: Charges fo shoplifting
If you plead not guilty, you will have a trial.
Before the trial, then you can file your discovery motions and get all the stuff the government has on you.
Re: Charges fo shoplifting
i am on a work related visa here and wont be staying for long..
i want to close this all and sort out soon..
going for a trial wud take lot of time or how long ?
wat wud happen if i plead guilty ?
Re: Charges fo shoplifting
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i am on a work related visa here and wont be staying for long..
i want to close this all and sort out soon..
going for a trial wud take lot of time or how long ?
wat wud happen if i plead guilty ?
You would have a criminal record and your return to this Country could be denied
Re: Charges fo shoplifting
Shoplifting is a crime of moral turpitude, but may fall under the petty offense exception such that you are not disqualified from immigration. Consult a criminal defense lawyer who is up-to-date on immigration law.
Re: Charges For Shoplifting
thanks aaron.
i am here in this country not to break an law.
i understand the implications of it. it was an accident and i came to know even if it is accident it is considered to be a crime.
i want to go as per the law and i am trying to understand the options.
will this go into my record ? if so how can i clear it up?
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thanks aaron.
i am here in this country not to break an law.
i understand the implications of it. it was an accident and i came to know even if it is accident it is considered to be a crime.Please dont use that as a defense you will be laughed at.
i want to go as per the law and i am trying to understand the options.
will this go into my record ? if so how can i clear it up?
Your best option would be see if you qualify for a diversion program
Re: Charges For Shoplifting
what is a diversion program ?
and how do i know i am eligible for it?
Re: Charges For Shoplifting
Programs vary talk to your Attorney
Re: Charges For Shoplifting
you are right. when i expalined that it was an accident to the store personnel.they laughed at me. i didnt understand it that time.
are the diversin programs applicable only to juvenilles?
my case is right now with the city attorney. should i talk to him.
i dont have a court date yet. and i am thinking if i should really have a criminal defense attorney.