Is a completed pre-trial diversion in Kansas treated as a conviction?

For most purposes the answer is no. If it is a DUI and you ever get another DUI the diversion will be treated as a conviction.

Punishment for petty theft of $50 or less?

Dismissal or not guilty are, of course, the best possible outcomes. Diversion may well be an option. In diversion you agree to do a number of...

What is going to happen with my theft charge?

I am afraid this is a very broad question and not really possible to answer. It is possible to receive a sentence of up to one year in jail and a...

Can a person appeal a Plea Agreement with the State 7 months after sentencing??

A conviction based on a plea of guilty cannot be appealed. Your friend can file a motion to withdraw plea. It will be difficult. The standard...

Ok, so i got suspended for 2 days, and my principle said "you must write an apology letter showing how you feel, doesn't matter

I am afraid this is not a criminal law question. Talk with a lawyer who handles school litigation.

Can I be charged with something that can't be proven I did?

You can certainly be charged. Whether or not the state can get a conviction is a different question. You need to speak with a local criminal...

Son arrested. Charged with marijuana , drug paraphernalia and evading arrest. Bail 250000. He did not know he had a warrant.

That is a huge bond. Bond tends to be influenced first by the charge, then the defendant's record. Of equal importance however is local custom. ...

Three charges(misdemeanors)?

It is really impossible to say if those messages would be enough. It will depend on admissibility and what other evidence they have. The mop...

I have a domestic violation misdeamor on my record. Are there steps to be taken to expunge the record so I can gain employment?

Probably, it depends on the exact charge and how old it is. On a misdemeanor you must wait three years after you have completed supervision. If...

Will I go to jail for 5 counts of forgery under $1000?

You may be eligible for diversion, even if not you are presumptive probation given your small record. This does not require the judge to place you...

Selected as the best answer