Alternatives To Criminal Penalties For First-Time Offenders
In 2011, Collin County implanted 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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Eligibility For The Pretrial Diversion Program
Not everyone can use the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program. There are plenty of limitations and requirements placed within the Program that make certain offenders exempt. However, the benefits of the system are so great, it is always worth seeing if you do qualify. Allow our Collin County criminal defense attorneys to explore the situation for you. Requirements of the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program include:
- You must not have been charged for a violent crime, domestic violence, sex crime, or driving while intoxicated (DWI).
- You must not have any previous felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for violent crimes.
- You may be disqualified if you are under the age of 25 and have a lengthy record of juvenile crime convictions.
- You may be required to obtain two or more letters of recommendations from trustworthy parties if you are attempting to enter the Pretrial Diversion Program for a felony offense.
Due to the restrictions of the Collin County Pretrial Diversion Program, people who qualify are generally those charged with theft crimes, drug possession, trespassing and other nonviolent crimes. If you do want to use the program, you will need to provide a sworn statement regarding the facts of the alleged crime and effectively plead guilty, without actually pleading guilty. In case you are not accepted into the program for any reason after creating the sworn statement, that statement cannot be used as evidence against you. Our Collin County criminal defense attorneys can guide you through the process to make certain you are given a fair chance at using the program.
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.
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