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    Default First Offense Petty Theft

    I recently got caught stealing under 60 dollars worth of merchandise form a store in Findlay Ohio. I was with a group of friends who convinced me to do it. I Know that this was a wrong thing todo that i never should have done, regardless of what my friends wanted me to do. i am extremely sorry and just want to put this whole stupid thing behind me. This is my first offense and i have a completle clean record. I am 20 years old and a full time college student. I don't have money for a lawyer and don't know what to do. I have completely broken off contact with that group of friends. I realized that true friends would not have tried to talk me into trying to steal. This experience has allowed me to re-evaluate my life, changing who i hang out with, what i do in my spare time, and redoubling my efforts in school. If anyone has any suggestions on what i should do or if you have been in a similar situation, please let me know what i can or should do. I was also wondering how this will affect my ability to get a job when i graduate from college next year.


    thanks to anyone for any information or advice

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    Default Re: First Offense Petty Theft

    Where you given a court date? If so and you can't afford a lawyer, your best bet is to show up and plead not guilty and request a public defender, and ask him about diversion programs, which will keep you from being convicted. If you are convicted, yess this will make finding a job extremely difficult. You should also note that the judge does not care about your friends pressuring you into it.

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