Q: I have a consoling merchandise charge that I didn't qualify for diversion for that has turned into a warrant. Below $100
I also have a shoplifting & trespassing charge below $50. I believe I had nervous break down. What can I do to change these to anything not associated with theft so that I can secure employment
A:
You would need to retain a criminal defense attorney or public defender to assist you. You may be able to have your charges reduced or dismissed. It may make sense to take the case to trial and have the prosecutor prove their case or the charges dismissed. Alternatively, if it doesn't make sense to take your case to trial, maybe you can reach an agreement for a different charge so long as it still has a factual basis.
If you ultimately convicted of the charge, you can have theft convictions later set aside in Nebraska after a period of time of remaining without further charges. There is information about filing for a "set aside" on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website. You attorney may also be familiar with employers that have historically been willing to hire employees with a theft conviction as part of their criminal history.
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