Alternatives To Criminal Penalties For First-Time Offenders
In 2011, Collin County implemented its Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program to help keep young, first-time criminal offenders out of prison and out of a “life of crime.” With the Diversion Program, the criminally accused can completely avoid certain convictions and all of the criminal penalties usually associated with it. As it is a pretrial system, even prosecution can be waived, if the defendant qualifies. At The Zen Law Firm, we believe in the importance of leniency for young, first-time criminal offenders who may have been misled into committing a crime. We have seen the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program reach fair, amicable case conclusions for clients in the past, and we would be honored to help you see if it will work for you. Furthermore, in order to use the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program, you must be represented by a criminal defense attorney.
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Pretrial Diversion Program Requirements
The details of the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program can change between one case and the next. This is due largely to the fact that District Attorneys are given permission to use their own discretion when evaluating a criminal defendant and what sort of Program could help them. Once again, you can rely on our criminal defense law firm to review the proposed Program requirements. You may be required to do the following to complete the Pretrial Diversion Program:
- Break all contact with other criminal suspects
- Surrender any firearms to the authorities
- Refrain from using alcohol
- Not commit any other crime while in the Program
- Remain in Texas, unless given a special permit
- Pay a $500 fine and potential monthly fines
- Complete community service work
- Gain and/or maintain full-time employment during the Program
- Meet with probation officers as needed
- Attend anger management or ethics classes
Collin County’s Path 2 Program
Path 2 is an auxiliary program to the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program, formed through a community partnership with Pivot Staffing. Young criminal offenders may have difficulty meeting the requirements of the Program due to a lack of resources and direction. Path 2 provides what is missing and moral support to help people in the Program. Path 2 can provide you with:
- Training for basic life skills, like interviewing and resume creation
- Conflict resolution exercises
- Consultations and discussions about the path ahead
- Life coach partnerships and mentorships
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Protect Your Name, Future & Reputation
The Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program is a powerful option to avoid prosecutions and convictions for first-time, young offenders who do not commit violent crimes. Do not let this opportunity pass you up. Contact the Zen Law Firm, and our criminal defense attorneys as soon as you can to learn about the specifics of this program, how you can qualify, and the benefits you gain if you do.