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    Default How to Handle a Diversion Program Appointment

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

    A few months ago, I stole $8 worth of food from Walmart. I have an appointment next week with the Prosecuting Attorney's diversion program staff to determine if I am eligible for the voluntary diversion program. A few questions:

    - Do I need to bring legal counsel?
    - What do I need to bring?
    - Should I talk openly or say as little as possible? (Will what I say be used against me later or should I be completely honest and open)
    - How can I ensure I am getting the best outcome when I leave?
    - Is there any way to try to make the diversion program pre-prosecution so that I have no record of the charges against me?
    - How do I answer the question, "Why won't you do this again?" My honest answer is that if I do, I will be convicted, end up in jail, and not even be able to work at McDonald's in the future?
    - Should I bring up the fact that I have an eating disorder and that was the impulse that drove me to steal the food in the first place?
    - If asked "was this your first time stealing?'' Do I answer honestly and say no or will this hurt me?
    - Do I bring up the fact that I am an Eagle Scout, was accepted to West Point, etc. and have a disorder/impulse that led me to do this?

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    Default Re: How to Handle Diversion Program Appointment

    Your claim of an eating disorder will sound exectly like what it is: an untruth you are trying to use as an excuse. Eating disorders don’t compel you to steal.

    it would be a good idea to have legal counsel. That is who should be answering the questions you ask here.

    How old are you?

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    Default Re: How to Handle Diversion Program Appointment

    Please keep your questions on the same issue in the same thread: https://www.expertlaw.com/forums/sho...=238106&page=2

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    Default Re: How to Handle Diversion Program Appointment

    Being an Eagle Scout does not matter. Nor does being accepted at West Point.

    You are not going to be able to use your supposed eating disorder. As an excuse at West Point. Is West Point aware of your eating disorder ?

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    Default Re: How to Handle Diversion Program Appointment

    Quote Quoting Mercy&Grace
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    Being an Eagle Scout does not matter. Nor does being accepted at West Point.

    You are not going to be able to use your supposed eating disorder. As an excuse at West Point. Is West Point aware of your eating disorder ?
    I was accepted but do not attend West Point. I attend another college.

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