Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: shoplifting

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If this is your first offense, then the chances are good that you might be offered an alternative program. In Miami, it is called Pre-Trial Diversion or PTD. In such a program, you are counselled not to commit such a crime again and other related things. Upon the successful completion of the program, your case will be dismissed.

If you have a prior arrest, you may be offered PTD or you might have to go through the court. The outcome would depend on your priors and the decision of the State Attorney prosecuting the case. Rather than wait three months, why not try to make a deal for a plea now?

Scott R. Jay, Esq.