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It's possible that the DA may have allowed the case to seal without your compliance with the community service requirement, but it's also possible that they have not. You can try and check the Court system's website in the WebCriminal section to see if there is a future court date under your name, although that isn't always 100% accurate. You can also attempt contacting the Clerk of the Court's office to see if your case is currently still pending or has been sealed. With that being said, you should always be careful in speaking with the Court without the benefit of an attorney representing you. Your best bet in this type of situation is going to be to consult with a Criminal Defense Attorney who can reach out to the Court on your behalf and verify if the case has been sealed, or if it has not if they can arrange for you to complete your community service and still receive the benefit of the ACD. You should be aware that an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal is just that - an adjournment - and if you do not comply with the terms of that ACD your original Petit Larceny can be restored to the calendar and prosecuted.    I hope this information was helpful.   

There is no way to really "know" except if they show up with a warrant to arrest you. They will prepare a report and present it to the prosecutors to determine if charges will be filed.

Under the description you have provided, the DA could not hold your son responsible for the theft. However, if your son was aware that anything was stolen, he can be charged with possession of stolen property. Obviously this can be a serious matter and you/your son should retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent him and best protect his interests. Best of luck.