this is confusing.
I wasn't eligible for a PD because I own real property, but she did tell me (I too was caught shoplifting; I returned the shirt that night in the worst storm).....
she told me to make an appointment with an expeditor and askk for a diversion offer - since I have no prior criminal activity (I'm 54) chances are they will approve that.
I'm supposed to bring that to court in 2 weeks and give it to the judge, waive the court trial for 45 days, and please "not guilty". Even tho I admitted to the police that I did this - then once the conditions of the diversion program are met, the only thing that remains is "not guilty".
This is what I was advised.

