Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Retail Theft, 1st Offense, Summary

Shortly after my 18th birthday I made one of the most absurd and damaging desicions of my life. I stole from a Department store with some friends and got caught. I stole merchandise with a value under 40 dollars, and was arrested for a Summary Offense. (This was my first offense) I went before a judge, where I was told I was not being convicted, and was instead ordered to a theft diversion program which I graciously completed. It is almost 3 years later and this haunts me. I am about to graduate from College, and I'm afraid I have worked for nothing, because of a possible record. If you can offer advise I would appreciate it.


Asked on 2/05/07, 8:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Retail Theft, 1st Offense, Summary

If you went into a diversion program, you don't have a record. You can get your record by filling out a form that's on the state police website. It costs $10. You can send it in and get a report and see what it says.

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Answered on 2/07/07, 6:23 pm


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