1: You will likely be going to court. Diversions are not available in all areas - you would be best advised to consult with a Criminal Defense Attorney. If you cannot afford one in court, plead not guilty and ask for a public defender. You will NOT have a clean record unless the charges are totally dropped.

2. Yes, yes, and yes.

3. Law/Grad School. Honey, you need to retain a lawyer for sure. You may have screwed yourself out of Law School.

4. Civil Demands vary by state. Expect $250, could be higher, could be lower.

5& 6: See answer to #1.

7. They likely got a written confession out of you, or atleast kept notes. They also will have you on tape for the day they busted you. They may have tape from other times to back them up.

8. Yes.