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Info about public defender on a petty theft charge.

You are only entitled to a Public Defender if you face the possibility of jail on your charge. It is likely that the State Attorney will certify that jail is not being sought in your case based on the lack of criminal record and nature of the offense. You are also probably entitled to enter the Pretrial Diversion Program, which upon successful completion will result in the charge being dismissed. If the charge is in Hillsborough County, you will be told at your arraignment whether you qualify...

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Will I have a record if the judge put no contest on my petty theft charge?

There will be a record of the arrest. The issue is whether you were adjudicated guilty of the crime (meaning you were convicted) or whether there was a withhold of adjudication (no conviction).

Will I have a record if the judge put no contest on my petty theft charge?

There will be a record of the arrest. The issue is whether you were adjudicated guilty of the crime (meaning you were convicted) or whether there was a withhold of adjudication (no conviction).

Will I have a record if the judge put no contest on my petty theft charge?

There will be a record of the arrest. The issue is whether you were adjudicated guilty of the crime (meaning you were convicted) or whether there was a withhold of adjudication (no conviction).

Will I have a record if the judge put no contest on my petty theft charge?

There will be a record of the arrest. The issue is whether you were adjudicated guilty of the crime (meaning you were convicted) or whether there was a withhold of adjudication (no conviction).

Will I have a record if the judge put no contest on my petty theft charge?

There will be a record of the arrest. The issue is whether you were adjudicated guilty of the crime (meaning you were convicted) or whether there was a withhold of adjudication (no conviction).

When I apply for early termination will I go before my original judge or the vop judge?

Typically, it will be the judge who ordered the probation if that judge is still in the same division.

Are there no exceptions to this?If you have been adjudicated guilty you are not permitted to have that record expunged or sealed

An adjudication will completely prevent sealing or expunging the arrest.

Can I be fired if I was convicted of a felony?

Your employer can certainly fire you for a felony conviction. Your probation officer is typically required to contact your employer.

On probation in hillsbrough county

You must receive permission in writing prior to leaving the county.