In a case of misdemeanor or petty theft , what is the difference between diversion and infraction and expunger ?

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   Seth Weinstein

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   Answered February 13, 2013 08:25. Diversion is when you complete a sentence in exchange for the conviction never being entered into the record. In Los Angeles County at least, Petty Theft Diversion usually results in Community Service or a theft prevention class.
   
   An infraction is like a traffic ticket. When that becomes a conviction, you can Expunge the conviction from your record.
   
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   Pius JosephPro

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   Answered February 13, 2013 23:05. Diversion = Deferred entry /Dismissal once you comply with the terms of diversion. There will be no conviction and you will not have to disclose in any application for employment etc.
   Infraction= Conviction of the lowest tier,but still a theft conviction.
   Misdemeanor = Middle tier conviction ,not a felony and can be expunged once you complete the terms of any probation.
   Your best bet if you are in the situation: Diversion.
   Your best choice if you are charged: Hire a criminal defense lawyer.

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   Ross GreenPro

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   Answered February 17, 2013 13:07. Diversion results in a dismissal but an infraction is technically a conviction. Diversion is almost always better.

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   Majid Seyfi

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   Answered February 13, 2013 08:24. Diversion: You agree to do something to earn a dismissal.
   Infraction: It's like a ticket with a fine. A misdemeanor could be reduced to an knfraction.
   Expungement: Asking the court to dismiss your case after conviction and usually once you have completed probation.

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