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I'm 17 years old I got a citation for theft under $50 but it was actually $66 it's my first time & I'm really confused I've been reading if I paid a fine it'll stay on my record but even if I go to court & get an alternative it'll still go I really can't have that on my record & I can't afford a lawyer so what do I do ?!!!
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Go to court and ask the DA for deferred adjudication, or deferred probation. If you've never had any other charges on your record they should give it to you. You may be required to do some community service and take an anti-theft course while on the deferred. But, once the probation period is over the charge is dismissed. That is step one. Once the case is dismissed you will then need to get it expunged. That is something you will need a lawyer for. But the most important thing is to ensure it doesn't become a conviction; a successfully completed deferred will not be a conviction.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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This can be expunged if you get deferred adjudication. Request it and when you can afford it you can hire a lawyer to get it expunged.
Answered on Dec 16th, 2013 at 3:54 PM