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    Default Going to Court for a First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illonios

    I have court for a petty theft charge, I currently have no lawyer or public defender and was told I really don't need one. My question is can I ask for a civil compromise or be able to negotiate a plea to an infraction by myself? and if so how do I do that while in court?
    I also have no prior convictions and am terrified of what is going to happen or how i need to plea in court!
    Also does the cop show up in court for the court date and who will be prosecuting the company, or is it just me and the judge talking during my court appearance?

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    Plead "Not Guilty" and ask for a Public Defender. Or else hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer before court.

    Ask about a Diversion Program or First Time Offenders program.

    Any witnesses will show up in court also.

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    You try to play lawyer yourself and you will 9/10 shoot yourself in the foot. Petty theft. Is this retail related? If you are accuses of theft of personal property, you definitely need to have legal representation.

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    May I ask who told you that a an attorney wasn't necessary?

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

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    May I ask who told you that a an attorney wasn't necessary?
    I'm betting the cop or the LP

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    Call the Public Defender...you need an attorney.

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    I just had court today and was told to complete a class for $100 and then return to court next month with completion papers. I was told that I was getting a break and once i have completed what they have asked of me the crime will not show on my record! Is that true or not?

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    I just had court today and was told to complete a class for $100 and then return to court next month with completion papers. I was told that I was getting a break and once i have completed what they have asked of me the crime will not show on my record! Is that true or not?

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    I just had court today and was told to complete a class for $100 and then return to court next month with completion papers. I was told that I was getting a break and once i have completed what they have asked of me the crime will not show on my record! Is that true or not?

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    I just had court today and was told to complete a class for $100 and then return to court next month with completion papers. I was told that I was getting a break and once i have completed what they have asked of me the crime will not show on my record! Is that true or not?

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    I just had court today and was told to complete a class for $100 and then return to court next month with completion papers. I was told that I was getting a break and once i have completed what they have asked of me the crime will not show on my record! Is that true or not?

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    If that is what the court told you - you should be fine.

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    So it will not show on my background check?? How can I make sure?

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    Default Re: I Have Court in a Few Days and It is My First Offense

    Your state police website should have a link to do a background check. You'll need a credit card to pay the small fee.

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