Pageant queen, 13 others cited for possessing alcohol | Fort Mill Times - Fort Mill, SC

Pageant queen, 13 others cited for possessing alcohol | Fort Mill Times - Fort Mill, SC

Early intervention needed here to prevent kids form developing more serious alcohol abuse problems.

An ordinance for Pre-Trial Diversion went before Opelika Council - OANow.com: Opelika

An ordinance for Pre-Trial Diversion went before Opelika Council - OANow.com: Opelika
This ordinance will be a great way to divert low-risk offenders away from the overburdened judicial system in Alabama. This is similar to the pre-trial diversion program used in California for first time drug offenders called the deferred Entry of Judgment PC1000 program. California now uses online drug awareness classes to help young, low-risk drug offenders meet their court obligations in a timely manner so that first offense drug charges can be dismissed upon completion of their program.
   

Drug offense hearings in California may be delayed due to budget cuts

Recent budget cuts in the California court system have resulted in closed courts, fewer staff and many delays in civil cases, but also in criminal cases such as drug arrest trials and hearings.

An LA Times article states that the California courts have lost about 65% of their state support in the last 5 years and affects from those cuts are continuing to increase. These cuts are causing delays in hearings and trials, causing records to go unprocessed for many months, and reducing the number of services at public windows.

What does this mean for those arrested for a Drug Arrest?

One of the most damaging results of a drug arrest is the amount of time and money lost during the court proceedings.  Time spent finding an attorney, attending hearings and meeting court requirements can cause substantial time away from work and personal commitments, not to mention to costs to hire an attorney.   The recent California budget cuts could extend these delays and cost you more time and money..  

What is Penal Code 1000 PC?

Deferred entry of judgment, defined in Penal Code 1000 PC, allows eligible defendants the opportunity to have their criminal proceedings suspended while they complete a drug treatment program.

Most of the time, the defendant enters a guilty plea to the charge. If the judge determines that the defendant is a good candidate for drug diversion, he or she will suspend the criminal proceedings. typically for a period of 18 months, although it may be as long as three years while the defendant participates in a drug rehabilitation program. This judgment could be further delayed by the recent California budget cuts that are causing substantial delays for criminal hearings.

A drug rehabilitation program is one that has been certified or deemed credible and effective by the applicable county drug program administrator. The defendant may request to be referred to a program in any county, as long as the program meets this criteria. However, if the defendant is not a resident of California, the judge may approve an online drug diversion program.

If the defendant successfully completes the program, the judge dismisses the charges and. with only a few exceptions, the defendant may truthfully state that he or she has never been arrested for the charged offense.
However, if the judge does not believe that the defendant would benefit from treatment, or the defendant does not successfully complete his or her course of treatment, the judge will impose sentence on the charges.

In many cases, your attorney or the judge will recommend court approved online Drug Diversion Program as part of your sentence. Tom Wilson Counseling Center provides online DUI classes specifically designed for out-of-state residents that received a DUI in the State of California.

Register online for the following online classes.  We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express, as well as debit cards.  If you need to arrange to make payments, please call our office directly at 1.877.368.9909, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm MST.

Benefits of Online Classes:

• 100% online and available 24/7
• Secure registration and payment
• Convenient and Confidential

Classes Available for California Deferred Entry of Judgment Penal Code 1000:

• 26 Hour Deferred Entry of Judgment PC1000 Drug Diversion Program : $450.00

Visit www.deferredentryofjudgment.com  to register for online class.

Additional Sources: 


http://www.shouselaw.com/drug-diversion.html

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/09/local/la-me-court-cutbacks-20130410

 

Online Drug Diversion Class to Suspend Criminal Prosecution for First Offenders

Online Deferred Entry of Judgment Class to meet Drug Diversion PC 1000 Program Court Requirements for First Time Offenders

Meets California's PC1000 Court Requirements

Complete Online Drug Diversion Program for Court Requirements with a Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. This class is for first time drug offenders, such as possession of marijuana or a controlled substance and/or paraphernalia. If a first offense drug defendant has an otherwise clean criminal record, judges generally will find a defendant eligible for the deferred entry of judgement program or drug diversion class without requiring a formal eligibility evaluation. This drug awareness class is also known as a Deferred Entry of Judgment or PC 1000 class in California. Get court approval before enrolling. 

Tom Wilson Counseling Center has been providing approved classes online since 2004 for DUI, Alcohol, Drug, Anger Management, Conflict Management, Petty Theft Shoplifting, Traffic Safety, Parent Education, Thinking Errors, Cognitive Self Change, and DUI, Alcohol, Drug Evaluations. Instructor credentials can be viewed here: www.tomwilsoncounseling.com.

Contact us at support@twccsolutions.com or call Toll Free 1.877.368.9909 during office hours; Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm MDT/MST with questions. If you call before or after our regular office hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

www.DeferredEntryofJudgment.com

Deferred Entry of Judgment Class to Suspend Criminal Prosecution for First Offenders

Court Procedures for Deferred Entry of Judgment in California

Under California Penal Code 1000 (PC 1000) the defendant must agree to have his or her case referred to the probation department to determine if they are eligible for the diversion program. If the probation department agrees that the offender is eligible, the judge will set a hearing after the referral to the probation department.

At the DEJ hearing the judge will determine eligibility for the diversion program. If found eligible by the judge, program requirements will be described to the defendant, including the program length and the consequences of not enrolling or completing the program.

In court, the defendant is advised that he or she must plead guilty to the charges, and pay a restitution fee of not less than $100 and not more that $1000.

The defendant is advised that they are responsible for treatment, education or rehabilitation costs, and also for reasonable probation fees and costs.

The defendant is advised that if he or she successfully completes the program, the criminal charges will be dismissed and the arrest for the charge(s) deemed to have never occurred.

However, if the defendant fails to enroll in the diversion program or fails to comply with or complete the program requirements, diversion will be terminated and criminal proceedings against the defendant will proceed.

Register for California Deferred Entry of Judgment Drug Diversion Program $450.00

ALL classes developed and monitored by Tom Wilson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is also a Certified Alcohol and Substance Prevention Specialist. Tom is the author of "Taming Anger and Aggression", an anger management program which has been taught to hundreds of people at the counseling center over the last twelve years. He specializes in adapting evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs for delivery through the web and other electronic media.