Practically no difference. If it was dismissed or withdrawn you don't have any criminal record (at least not as a result of this incident).

What is petit theft? What must one do for it to be considered petit theft?

Petit theft is stealing (taking without permission or authority) a nominal amount or item with nominal value.

Im 23 I got caught shop lifting at waltmart but I ran off and I left my purse with my id in it What will happen to me?

They can contact the police and file criminal charges against you. They will probably also forward your contact information to an attorney or...

In MA, can a license be suspended for possession of a fake id?

He didnt need to be handed a citation on the spot and He should consider himself lucky he wasn't criminally charged. If the MA license was...

In MO if a minor is pulled over and a pack of cigarettes in the glove box does that automatically give police right to searchcar

More information would be needed to properly answer this question. On the bare facts you've provided I can't imagine a search of the entire vehicle...

Can a class 2 felony can be demissed, or dropped to a felony class 1.

Can it be? Sure. Will it be? No one here can tell you that. if you aren't happy with the attorney you currently have hire a new one. It will all...

Get a lawyer as soon as possible. S/he would be in the best position to assist you.

Do I need a public defender?

If you are charged with a criminal offense you should have an attorney. Whether its a public defender or a private attorney that you've hired. It's...

Leaving the country for good

It would depend on which country you're moving to and what their laws are concerning the matter.

It can be a crime of aggravated harassment in the second degree amongst other offenses. You may want to consider contacting the police and filing a...