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Thank you, you were very helpful!

After paying the Civil Demand, one does not have to pay for restitution, correct?

Who sends the civil demand over to your house, the court or from store one steals from?

How long does a diversion program usually last?

Responding to the Summons Court given to him, he must appear in court. Is it okay that he shows up alone since this 21 year old is broke as a college student and does not have access to a Criminal Defense Lawyer? Once he qualifies and gets a Public Defender (PD), will the PD speak with the...

Thanks for replying, I appreciate it. I do have another question though. I just heard something about a pre-trial diversion program? Now is that something this man can enter before the arraignment, or is it only offered at the hearing from the judge? I'm really not sure what it is - could...

Would this individual be able to get into a pre-trial diversion program before the arraignment? Does one get into a pre-trial diversion program before or after arraignments or when? Who would he/she have to speak to to get into one?

Once this man fills out paperwork for a public defender, will a public defender be available then so they can finish this whole entire process up instead of scheduling another court date? How soon will the next court date be usually if a public defender is not available at the arraignment? And...

Thanks. Now is it common for charged 21 year old first offenders to get an option of Diversion? This is in New Hampshire.

If this man does end up to jail, will this be permanent on his record and is there any way he can get it removed? Will his punishment be harsher the second time around when his public defender pleads a bargain (and bargain does not work) if he plead not guilty because it's basically lying to...

Thank you, that was very helpful! Does pleaing a bargain in this young man's case usually work? Do you think he will serve any jail time?

What are the consequences? Will this 21 year old be able to know his punishment before he pleas guilty? And what is the best approach...should he plead NOT guilty and get a public defender/attourney? This is in New Hampshire by the way. Will he be able or the attourney/public defender be able...

Thanks a lot for your advice. Will my options/the consequences be announced that given day if I ask for a Public Defender? How long will the whole entire process take and how expensive are Public Defenders?

Should I plead not guilty or no contest then?

Yes, I know. I'm just worried about getting a lawyer because I don't have the money for one. They cost like $200/hr don't they? And usually how many hours do they commit to helping you? It could add up like crazy. How does a public defender work? How much would one cost?