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On a job application how do I answer this question "Have you ever had an adjudication witheld?"

If you completed a diversion program and the charge was dropped, you did not get a withhold of adj. and you can answer no. You should also consider expunging your records. Call me at 4073997999 and I will try to answer your questions. Expunging your record will allow you to deny u have been arrested in many circumstances!

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Sponge

You can do it by yourself. Process takes 4 -6 months and sometimes longer. However a lawyer can get you through process quicker and there are some legal issues that sometimes come up that are not obvious to a non-lawyer. Call me if you have any questions at 407-228-3838 and mention avvo! It is expunge not sponge btw!

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I am 20 years old and was charged with petty theft of the second degree. first time offense. What can I expect form this?

the good news is that you can probably put this behind you. everyone deserves a second chance and if the state attorney in your area has a diversion program, you may be able to get this charge dropped and then later expunge it off your record. However, hiring a competent lawyer is essential and you should talk to a couple and make a decision on who you want to hire. while a small offense, theft is seen as crime of dishonesty and can lead to you being terminated from jobs and losing college...

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Misdemeanor petit theft

You can do it yourself but there is little technicalities that make it difficult to explain here. You want to hire a lawyer who is going to follow through with the expungement, copy you on all correspondence so you can create your own file to show in case you need to, and someone who has a process of getting this done as opposed to working strictly on litigated court cases. Those fees are very reasonable and there is an old maxim that applies here. "garbage in, garbage out". You get what you...

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I was a victim of a three car accident. The driver who caused the accident did not have insurance so I sued the second driver

Too much left unsaid. You have to rely upon the advice of your counsel. That is what they are paid to do.

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What will i be facing if i have 2nd degree misdemeanor and 3rd degree felony

More thank likely it will not change your deal. However you must speak to you lawyer as soon as possible so he or she can advise you.

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Dropped case according to PD is shown as pre-trail ??

You need to check the clerk. If the charge in that case is Nolle Prossed, then you should be ok. However, if the clerk's office says you have a court date, I would call the PD, call the clerk because you do not want to miss a court date and have a warrant even mistakenly go out for you. Call your PD and advise what you have told us immediately. Good luck. By the way if you have never had any other convictions and this charge is dropped, check out my website on Expungment of your records. Take care!

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When you successfully complete your pretrail diversion program does the case get dismissed ?

First of it is great that you are in the program. Congratulations. once you complete the program (if it is in orange county), the State will then proceed to Nolle Prosequi the charges which is a fancy word for "drop" the charges. You then can try to expunge the record. Usually most people will retain a lawyer to do the paperwork and cover a hearing if necessary. you can find out more information about expungements by looking at the Florida Statutes or you can check out my website for more...

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If i have a misdemeanor charge is a company allowed to not hire me?

Unfortunately for you, Florida is at will state. This means that most private businesses can refuse to hire you based upon your criminal record even if you do not have a conviction. If you had these charges dropped you can try to expunge them.

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Can I be prosecuted for stealing a necklace after I have already returned it?

Unfortunately yes. Even the temporary possession of someone's else's property can be grounds for theft charge. If police contact you do not answer any questions regarding the theft without an attorney.

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