Diversion Or Deference In Virginia

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia

I had an attorney tell me today that the state of Virginia does not offer any sort of diversion program or any sentencing deference. I thought I had read on here that people had qualified for those in this state. Does anyone know?

They don't.

What part of VA are you?

Currently, the ruling is being appealed in the VA supreme court, but as of now, you cannot get diversion for theft.

You may want your lawyer to continue the case until after the final ruling.

i'm in pittsylvania county.

any idea how long the ruling may take?

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Quoting AnotherStupidMistake

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i'm in pittsylvania county.

any idea how long the ruling may take?

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Discuss this with your Attorney and as Bam suggest see about getting case continued

send me a pm with what court your are going to be in. I am familiar with some of the Attorney's in that area and can help you out.

How did your arraignment go?