My son is 18 stoled a $25 item from a retail store in florida. He has never been in trouble and he is currently attending college. At his trial date I want the court to withhold adjudification and expunge this from his record. Do I need a attorney for this and what type of cost are we looking at? Broward county florida.
Asked on 3/22/12, 9:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Burt Stutchin
Harris & Stutchin
Your son may be eligible for pretrial diversion which is similar to probation and upon completion of the program the charge would be dismissed. Assuming that your son has no prior convictions, he could get the arrest record expunged but this would be a separate petition. My office charges $1,000 including disbursements for that proceeding. Pleading guilty or "no contest" and getting a withold of adjudication is not as good as the benefits of the pretrial diversion program. If you need further information, contact me.
Answered on 3/22/12, 9:52 am
Related Questions & Answers
-
Given a citaition for underage possesion of alcohol while on spring break in... Asked 3/21/12, 5:51 pm in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
My boyfriend arrested domestic. His lawyer advised me not to take a class called... Asked 3/21/12, 8:43 am in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
Was charged with felony theft at walmart. 25 dollars.. what can i do?? Asked 3/20/12, 2:28 pm in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
Dish Network forge our signature to make us stay for a contract of two years, my... Asked 3/19/12, 5:41 am in United States Florida Criminal Law
