Thank you Shrink for everything, but i feel like i need to ask why/or why not would a no contest plea be not a good way to go? If you would be willing to elaborate a little for me, and explain the up/down side to it, id be ever so thankful.
I do not have an attorney as i can not afford one(would it even be worthwhile for such a small crime?), when i called to try and reach a public defender the woman told me to ask the judge for a PD. Is there any way i can request the diversion course before court? sorry im very lost in all of...
So, basically i should in fact plead not guilty? Will that mean its pretty much just a continuation? Id like to take care of this the first court date if possible.. Will i have to ask for the diversion program or will it be appointed to me?
Thanks again.
I have a question about when i go to court what to plead.. I was thinking no contest, but a friend that lives in the same area seems to think I'd need to plead not guilty to enter into a diversion program. Id rather not flat out lie to the judge I admit I did something wrong and am willing to...