Retail Theft

[angrygurl]

but i heard it's better to just plea guilty , therefore either i can plea guilty and MABYE get diversion if she decides...or plead not guilty and hire a public defender and then go back to court and request that? would i plea guilty the second time?

[aaron]

If a prosecutor is present, the prosecutor may be willing to offer plea bargains to unrepresented individuals. The sensible thing, though, is to get help from a lawyer.

"but i heard it's better to just plea guilty" - you heard this from whom? The guy who bags your groceries?

[angrygurl]

no i just thought if you own up to it then it looks like your taking responsiblity for your actions. Do Public defenders cost money?
how will i know if the prosecuter is going to be there?

[panther10758]

No it looks like your easy prey!

[angrygurl]

do public defenders cost money?

[panther10758]

Generally no but once case is over Judges often have defendant pay PD a small sum like $100.00 an hours he works on case 30 minutes you owe $50.00. This is not guranteed but possible it still better than the $1000.00 to $2000.00 hiring your own Attorney would cost

[angrygurl]

so if i don't get a offer when i get into court plead not guilty and request a public defender

[panther10758]

Your not going to get an offer unless the DA meets with you before court and you have already been told doing that without an Attorney is not wise

[angrygurl]

well the clerk f courts told me that i woud have to see if i got a diversion offer and then i could take it from there and i did not need an attorney

[panther10758]

Tell you what then just leave this site and ignore what you been told!