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    Question Caught First Time Retail Theft In Macy's, in Illinois

    I was caught on video by Macy's for retail theft about 2 weeks ago. It took place in a suburbs of Illinois. The total merchandise value for the items was estimated to $35 and the LP people at Macy's called the police. Since I had no previous criminal record, the police didnt arrest me but gave me a ticket citation instead and said it was a "village ordinance". My court date is in another week. I have been getting mails from attorneys asking me if I need a lawyer to defend my case. At the time of the incident i was 20 and i just turned 21 today. I had a few questions: 1. Should i plead guilty or not guilty even if they do have video of me concealing the items. 2. What are the consequences if i plead guilty and pay the fine? 3. Will this go on my permanent record, or is it possible for me to get this violation expunged? How long does it take and what do i have to do?

    anything and everything helpful regarding this will be of greatly apprecaited. I'm really scared I dont know what to do and I've never been in this situation and I really don't have the money to afford a lawyer so please if anyone with a CJ background can help me out i'd really appreciate it!

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Caught First Time Retail Theft In Macy's Illinois Please Help!

    If you walk into court plead guilty you will likely be convicted and have a criminal record. You need an Attorney and you should ask that Attorney about Diversion

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    Default Re: Caught First Time Retail Theft In Macy's, in Illinois

    What's Diversion??
    Also, I have been charged under a Village Ordinance and the attorney sending me mail trying to contact me says that " this violation will have consequcnes on your ciminial record. My goal would be to avoid a conviction on your record. If your goal is to beat the charge, i have an excellent trial and dismissal record".
    My question is: They already have me on video concealing the items, how is he going to defend such a concrete proof?? What are the chances of me pleading not guilty and not having this violation under my criminal record?
    Please respond with any suggestions!
    Thanks

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Caught First Time Retail Theft In Macy's, in Illinois

    Diversion programs vary and are not available everywhere. However if you quaifiy it can keep this off your record. Talk to your Attorney about this option and how (if there is one) Diversion works in your area

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