My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
A few months ago, I stole $8 worth of food from Walmart. I have an appointment next week with the Prosecuting Attorney's diversion program staff to determine if I am eligible for the voluntary diversion program. A few questions:
- Do I need to bring legal counsel?
- What do I need to bring?
- Should I talk openly or say as little as possible? (Will what I say be used against me later or should I be completely honest and open)
- How can I ensure I am getting the best outcome when I leave?
- Is there any way to try to make the diversion program pre-prosecution so that I have no record of the charges against me?
- How do I answer the question, "Why won't you do this again?" My honest answer is that if I do, I will be convicted, end up in jail, and not even be able to work at McDonald's in the future?
- Should I bring up the fact that I have an eating disorder and that was the impulse that drove me to steal the food in the first place?
- If asked "was this your first time stealing?'' Do I answer honestly and say no or will this hurt me?
- Do I bring up the fact that I am an Eagle Scout, was accepted to West Point, etc. and have a disorder/impulse that led me to do this?
A few months ago, I stole $8 worth of food from Walmart. I have an appointment next week with the Prosecuting Attorney's diversion program staff to determine if I am eligible for the voluntary diversion program. A few questions:
- Do I need to bring legal counsel?
- What do I need to bring?
- Should I talk openly or say as little as possible? (Will what I say be used against me later or should I be completely honest and open)
- How can I ensure I am getting the best outcome when I leave?
- Is there any way to try to make the diversion program pre-prosecution so that I have no record of the charges against me?
- How do I answer the question, "Why won't you do this again?" My honest answer is that if I do, I will be convicted, end up in jail, and not even be able to work at McDonald's in the future?
- Should I bring up the fact that I have an eating disorder and that was the impulse that drove me to steal the food in the first place?
- If asked "was this your first time stealing?'' Do I answer honestly and say no or will this hurt me?
- Do I bring up the fact that I am an Eagle Scout, was accepted to West Point, etc. and have a disorder/impulse that led me to do this?
Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: How to Handle Diversion Program Appointment
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