Washington State
I recently got charged with theft in the 3d degree for shoplifting. I had over $850 worth of items but the cop gave me a misdemeanor instead of a felony. It's my first criminal offense and at my arraignment the prosecutor said best I could do is 10 days in jail plus a hefty fine due to the $$ amount so I pled not guilty. I heard that you can defer your first misdemeanor, but am not sure b/c the dollar amount for my crime does not match the misdemeanor I was charged with in my state. Am I still eligible for a diversion? Please help!
I recently got charged with theft in the 3d degree for shoplifting. I had over $850 worth of items but the cop gave me a misdemeanor instead of a felony. It's my first criminal offense and at my arraignment the prosecutor said best I could do is 10 days in jail plus a hefty fine due to the $$ amount so I pled not guilty. I heard that you can defer your first misdemeanor, but am not sure b/c the dollar amount for my crime does not match the misdemeanor I was charged with in my state. Am I still eligible for a diversion? Please help!
