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    jdm8021 Guest

    Default Petty theft misdemeanor

    First, off Im in California i committed retail fraud $42 worth at JcPenneys. First time offender and Im 20 years old. My question is if i could somehow get my misdemeanor dropped to an infraction, will it still show up on my criminal record? I already received a civil penalty from Penneys and Im about to pay it $250.
    Thanks.

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Petty theft misdemeanor

    I am not sure retail fraud can be reduced to infraction? You might want to check into diversion programs to avoid conviction on your record

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    jdm8021 Guest

    Default Re: Petty theft misdemeanor

    Quote Quoting panther10758
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    I am not sure retail fraud can be reduced to infraction? You might want to check into diversion programs to avoid conviction on your record
    i read on an attorneys website from California that you can, but Im still not sure though

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Petty theft misdemeanor

    Then contact that Attorney

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    It is possible for an offense that is originally charged as a misdemeanor to show up in a background check, although the disposition of a charge through dismissal or plea to an infraction would not appear as a criminal conviction.

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    jdm8021 Guest

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    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    It is possible for an offense that is originally charged as a misdemeanor to show up in a background check, although the disposition of a charge through dismissal or plea to an infraction would not appear as a criminal conviction.
    Thanks i hope i can get it reduced.

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