Re: 5th Degree Theft Iowa
If you were never taken to a station then there is no record of your arrest, which means legally you were never arrested. I would get an attorney, there might be programs where you can get the charges dismissed or deferred for community service and good behaviour. Usually this type of records can be expunged, so its not something that will ruin the rest of your life.
Re: 5th Degree Theft Iowa
there is a problem because i cannot afford an attourney. i am a broke college student. i also think this will ruin my scholarship...
Re: 5th Degree Theft Iowa
get a public defender. If this is not on campus, universities usually don't get involved until AFTER you are convicted. Get that public defender now to dismiss these charges.
Re: 5th Degree Theft Iowa
could you please point me in the right direction of getting one? i really don't know where to go. and you think they can be dismissed even though i was caught on camera?
Re: 5th Degree Theft Iowa
You have to contact your local jurisidication to find one. They USUALLY go lenient on 1st time offenders, no guarantees.
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is there any possible way to get to a diversion program without going through a public defender? i really need a little more help on this and know my possible consequences...