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bob_01
I'm curious about a few things regarding law and a shoplifting case I was convicted of.
1.) How long does it usually take to get your case up to the judge for you to go in? I've been waiting a month or so I believe. Is this normal?Yes thats normal talk to your Attoreny he should know more about this as he is fmailar with this paticular court
2.) I contacted an attorney who is charging me a flat-rate of $500 and says he can settle the matter out of court so I never even have to show up as well as make it so the crime doesn't appear on my records. I'm assuming this is good. I never heard of the "never have to show up in court" thing, however. Does this really happen?I believe he is referring to diversions which acts like a guilty plea as far as penalties fines etc but after you successfully complete program no conviction appears on your record
3.) This one actually didn't happen to me, but I've been curious about it. Lets pretend somebody was arrested for whatever crime and on the way to the jail / courthouse (whichever) the cop decides he wants to stop at a fast food restaurant and get some food. Ironically, the criminal just happened to work at that same exact restaurant... which obviously would bring about a nice amount of ridicule and embarrassment. under this circumstance, would it be at all possible to sue the cop and/or the police station he works for for defamation of character?
Like I said, this never happened, just curious what would happen under this situation.
Thanks for information.