The answer is no. You were not convicted of a crime. That was the whole point of the diversion, to avoid a conviction.

Can a new witness get a person a new trial who was sentenced to life for 2nd degree murder?

New witness testimony may be useful to your son. Make sure he has an attorney and let the attorney know about the witness.

Can I get a gun permit?

The charges were dismissed. You should be able to purchase firearms legally.

What can I do if I have been denied a court appointed lawyer for a drug charge and do not have the money for a lawyer

This is more of a practical question than a legal one. Here are a few options. Some lawyers may be willing to work with you on a payment plan. Keep...

What is the best way for my daughter to defend herself

The best way for anyone to defend themselves is to hire an attorney. Misdemeanor cases like this are handled assembly line style. Without counsel,...

Should I turn myself in now that I found out it's a warrant out after 6 years of not knowing about it?

You really ought to have an attorney assist you in taking care of the warrant. If you simply turn yourself in, you could wait for days in jail to...

Will I need a lawyer?

If you have to ask the question...the answer is almost certainly yes. You are always better off having an attorney when dealing with the courts.

What happens if I turn my self in on a bench warrant with a bondsman?

Much depends upon what the warrant is for. It would be best to have an attorney work this out before hand.

How do you go about getting a statement thrown out, if you were over pressured, an coached to write it by the police.

You will need to file a motion to suppress evidence arguing your confession was coerced and should be deemed inadmissible. It would be best to have...

You do not have to pay the suspended amount ($100) now, but may be ordered to pay it later, if you break the law again.