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Would it be possible to email you?! I would like to ask some more questions if you're okay with that?

I'm glad it is finally behind you as well. Do you think its worth it to even hire a lawyer? I haven't been able to get in touch with my public defender at all....I'm just afraid of jail time....did they charge you with any counts of theft at all? I'm just scared of that count because they're claiming I took over 5,000 which is a lie.

Hi! Thank you for your kinds words of support and advice. I am absolutely terrified at this point but have gotten a lot of reassurance through people like yourself and another member who was nice enough to talk to me on the phone. My husband is going to try anget a personal loan so we can hire a good attorney. And if he can't get a loan, then I will have to literally go and beg my mom and/or siblings to pitch in if possible. Of course I will pay them back every penny. I just don't feel like a public defender would have my best interest at heart since they're so overworked with little pay AND I cannot even get in touch with the guy I was assigned to ? I'm doing my best to get into recovery and have been 5 months clean like I stated in my first post. I regret everything I did while under the influence and ashamed mostly. My job was to protect and serve and I did the opposite. None of my residents were harmed and I never withheld medication but they could have gotten hurt if I didn't get caught. I can't change the past but I can do my best to change the future and be a better nurse, person, mother, and wife. THANK YOU everyone who has posted! I never felt so damn alone until I came on here and had people reply or reach out who were in similar shoes. Please continue to pray I get through this and no jail time:( We're you ever convicted? Did you serve any jail time or just probation?

Hi. Im assuming A LOT of what you say in the test will determine how they move forward. I have one tomorrow, and the lady told me depending on how I answer, they will either put me into inpatient therapy, 3 days a week, or just 1 day a week. For some people, if they're not addicted, then the evaluator will just put in the report that you don't have a problem. You will possibly just be put into a year of probation if you don't have an addiction problem. I know it's a 2 hour evaluation about your entire health and abuse history. Good luck! I think you will be just fine if you don't have an addiction and it was a one time deal. I think the board makes their decision based on how the evaluation went.

It looks like I can't send messages. Can I email you please??

Are we able to private message on here?! I really need some advice if possible? I know you still have your license after drug diversion. I'm currently going through some felony charges as well and need some advice??

The board was notified of the charges as the facility did an investigation after I admitted guilt. At this point, I really don't care to be a nurse anymore. I'm burnt out emotionally and physically and I honestly just want to stay out of jail if possible. I did speak to someone from our states monitoring program and she told me I would most likely not qualify due to the charges and due to the fact that the board has already suspended my license pending court hearing.

In need of help. Not sure if this is allowed but I am an LPN of 10 years. Was in an abusive 12 year marriage that ended up with me numbing the trauma and pain with pain pills. I stopped using here and there over the years but never really able to stop. I got into trouble 5 months ago with my employer (I was travel nurse). Admitted to diversion to police officer and had 4 Tramadol on me at the time. Was not arrested but charged with 1 count 5th degree possession and 1 count felony theft in amount of 5,000. I cannot afford a lawyer at this time and cannot get in touch with the public defender they assigned to me. Anyone else have the same legal issue as I do and what was the outcome? I cannot go to jail. I have a baby. I also lost my job but was able to get onto Suboxone with husband's insurance and have a chemical dependency test Wed. After CDT, I will be put into "rehab". I have been clean for 4 months now thanks to Suboxone and have never been more clear minded. I do feel like getting caught was a blessing in disguise and I feel so ashamed of what I did. I understand I have to face the circumstances and punishment for my crime, I just cannot go to jail because of my son. Any input would be nice, even just a prayer ? As for now, the board has suspended my license until my court hearing is over. They have no evidence against me except for whatever my sentencing will be.

Why would you ever leave a controlled substance in your pocket? That was your 1st mistake but I get it, we all make mistakes. If you're innocent, I would not go through with the program and self report. Not sure why your lawyer wants you to do that??? If they haven't pressed any charges, you should be fine. Remember, they have to prove and have proof that you diverted. Is your lawyer a criminal lawyer? That's who you should be talking to. I would stop talking to anybody who isn't your lawyer and end all communication with the board. They are NOT your friend.

I am in similar shoes except I was diverting. If I were you, I would lawyer up! They have to PROVE that you DIVERTED which is really hard to do if the facility doesn't have cameras and nobody saw you steal anything. Be honest in your chemical abuse test and tell them you do not have a problem and it was a one time deal. If you have a problem, then be honest about it. The burden of proof lies on the facility to prove you 110% diverted from them. It's a pain in the ***, trust me. But if you didn't steal, then you have nothing to worry about. Your lawyer can help you tell the court that it was a one time deal and you got the drug from a friend. If anything, they might charge you with possession which can be dismissed at a later time if you go through probation. But if the facility presses charges, that's a different game all together. But once again, the facility will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you stole. They have to prove what you stole, when, and how much. Pretty hard to prove if there are no cameras around and if you're not guilty. Lawyer up if you can and do not, I mean, DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE. NOBODY! Only your lawyer.

In need of help. Not sure if this is allowed but I am an LPN of 10 years. Was in an abusive 12 year marriage that ended up with me numbing the trauma and pain with pain pills. I stopped using here and there over the years but never really able to stop. I got into trouble 5 months ago with my employer (I was travel nurse). Admitted to diversion to police officer and had 4 Tramadol on me at the time. Was not arrested but charged with 1 count 5th degree possession and 1 count felony theft in amount of 5,000. I cannot afford a lawyer at this time and cannot get in touch with the public defender they assigned to me. Anyone else have the same legal issue as I do and what was the outcome? I cannot go to jail. I have a baby. I also lost my job but was able to get onto Suboxone with husband's insurance and have a chemical dependency test Wed. After CDT, I will be put into "rehab". I have been clean for 4 months now thanks to Suboxone and have never been more clear minded. I do feel like getting caught was a blessing in disguise and I feel so ashamed of what I did. I understand I have to face the circumstances and punishment for my crime, I just cannot go to jail because of my son. Any input would be nice, even just a prayer ? As for now, the board has suspended my license until my court hearing is over. They have no evidence against me except for whatever my sentencing will be.