Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Theft school (diversion)

First offense, retail theft $500, Macy's in Cook County (charged with Felony) - eligible for theft school? Very clean record otherwise.


Asked on 8/21/08, 11:18 am

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David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Theft school (diversion)

The theft school diversion program is generally for misdemeanors, not felonies. The State's Attorney's office sets the eligibility parameters and these change periodically so the only way to know for sure is to have an attorney speak with the State's Attorney on your behalf. As a defendant in a felony case, the State's Attorney will not have conversations with you. To learn more about how felonies are handled in Illinois please visit http://www.shestokas.com/Felony.html We are former State's Attorneys from Cook county.

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Answered on 8/21/08, 12:40 pm


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