Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Selling tobacco to underage in Fla

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Apparently you were arrested and charged with an offense. If this is your first problem with the law, it is extremely possible that you may be offered an opportunity to take part in a pretrial diversion program. If so, and you successfully complete the program, the case will be nolle prossed and you will not be adjudicated. You can later file a Motion to Seal or Expunge your record if you have no prior convictions on your record.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.