Diversion and First Offender Options for a Criminal Charge
People charged with relatively low-level crimes, particularly first offenders, may be able to avoid a trial or plea by using a diversion or first-offender program.
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Diversion and first-offender programs give defendants a way to avoid criminal convictions.
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A "first offender" program is a way for a defendant to avoid the full effects of a criminal prosecution. It’s a type of diversion, often for those who have no previous criminal record, or at least no felony convictions.
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Can I settle a criminal case with money?
Criminal cases aren’t like civil lawsuits for money. With the latter, the parties have more control over the proceedings.
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