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    Default Is a Minor Misdemeanor or Disorderly Conduct a Criminal Charge

    I was caught shoplifting and charged "theft" by the policeman. The court (mayor's court) date is April 3rd. I read many post here, and some people mentioned minor misdemeanor or disorderly conduct and said it was not a conviction and it will not show as a criminal record. But i asked two attorneys, one said it's not, the other said "it depends" -- it is if it's from a municipal court, and it's not when from a mayor's court. Can somebody help me with this? and if it's not a criminal charge, what's my chance to get such an offer? Is it better than a diversion program? BTW, i'm 27 and it's a first offense.
    Thank you so much for your kind help.

    stupid me want my life back and will never do it again.

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    In what state?

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    it's in ohio
    thank you aaron.

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    Default Ohio Minor Misdemeanor

    According to Ohio State University, Student Legal Services:
    Quote Quoting What is a "criminal record?
    In Ohio, convictions for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree misdemeanors and any felony conviction will give you a criminal record.

    CONVICTIONS FOR MINOR MISDEMEANORS (IE. PUBLIC INTOX, OPEN CONTAINER, POT POSSESION OF UNDER 100 GRAMS) DO NOT GIVE YOU A "CRIMINAL RECORD".

    If you are convicted of a minor misdemeanor, you do not have to disclose that conviciton to an employer or graduate school. It's like a parking ticket. Only in rare circumstances would you want to expunge a minor misdemeanor (remember: minor misdemeanors do not give you a record in the first place). If you receive or think you will be receiving Federally subsidized student loan, you should expunge any minor misdemeanor pot possession conviction. New laws make you ineligible for these loans if you have any drug convictions!

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    thanks.

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