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    Default Re: First Offense Misdemeanor Petty Theft(35$) Consequences

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    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

    I noticed that some shady guy started following/watching me - ambushes me - I was pretty traumatized - I am a wonderful student and have never gotten into any problems - I was academically well with over 10 AP classes etc, very high academics, great behavior, very involved in church and community service.
    I just love this stuff.

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    Default Re: First Offense Misdemeanor Petty Theft(35$) Consequences

    Edited OP because academic info etc was irrelevant. Just trying to point out that I'm a good-heart person who committed one mistake like many other good people on here.

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    Default Re: First Offense Misdemeanor Petty Theft(35$) Consequences

    Security consultant is one of those shady guys who ambushes shoplifters.

    The best course of action is to get a lawyer. There is almost no chance you'll get a dismissal outright. Your lawyer will negotiate the diversion.

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    I just couldn't help myself.

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    I don't think I can afford a lawyer. Hundreds of people have stated having a lawyer for a first offense petty theft 2nd degree misdeameanor would be a waste of money.

    If I DO get a lawyer, what are the chances he/she can help me to dismiss the charges?

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    Change of dismissal - depends on the evidence. Which they likely have a lot.

    Chance of reduced charge or First Time Offenders program - greatly increases with help of an attorney.

    Oh...a First Time Offenders or Diversion Program = not free. Expect to pay for that PRIVILEDGE. But atleast that or reduced charge (plea deal) looks better on your record and employment applications.

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    Default Re: First Offense Misdemeanor Petty Theft(35$) Consequences

    I think the Pretrial diversion is around $300 which I can easily pay for. Its just now I can't afford anything because my parents don't know, and I depend on them entirely, as I'm still a student. I have around @00$ worth of goods that I can pretty much sell instantly. Just got 50$ today from an uncle etc. I'm applying for a job now, probably at a fast food because they don't care much about crminal records(especially mcdonalds). Of course I will opt for the pretrial diversion program, which many people, including the loss preventention team at the store I stole from, have told me is likely since I'm young and it was my first offense.

    And it's privilege btw not priviledge.

    So a dismissal is very unlikely since they have total proof I did it? I thought it small misdemeanor cases like this, first offense, they dismiss charges if they feel pity for you or if you can fight for a reason to get this off your record etc.??

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