Here is a qustion recently posted on the Internet and a common subject for theft and shoplifting offernders:
"My husband recently got caught shoplifting at a Home Depot in Escondido, California for $60 worth of merchandise. He's never been arrested, and has no criminal history. In fact, doing something stupid like this is totally out of his character. He will be appearing in San Diego County Superior Court, Vista, California on or before August 5, next week. (we live in Anaheim, Orange County). He's already made an appointment to get psychological counseling, and has paid $350 to their civil attorneys under Code Sec. 490.5 for restitution to the merchant. Now, he would like to enroll in theft diversion classes online. My question is: Does the San Diego County Superior Court officially approve of online theft diversion classes, as opposed to attending them in person? There are a number of them available online. I'm asking because he has 5 ruptured discs in his back with 6 surgeries behind him already, so he has a hard time sitting for any length of time"
Here is our answer:
Online theft diversion or shoplifting education classes can be used to satisfy a theft diversion education requirement. We recommend contacting the court requesting the class and find out if the online course you wish to take will be accepted for your specific requirement. Most state courts will want to make sure the provider of the program is licensed to offer such classes.
