The key word is CONVICTED. If the charges were dropped because they went into the program, then a CONVICTION never took place.
In short, yes. A diversion program allows for a person that would otherwise be convicted of a crime to have their charges dismissed if they complete the programs requirements. Assuming you completed the program and your charge was dismissed than you're not a convicted felon and may lawfully posess a firearm. However, the morality of your crime may prevent you from being a police officer as this will be discovered in their internal hiring process.
How long is the pretrial diversion program
In criminal justice a diversion program is a form of sentencing and such programs are often run by a police department, court, a district attorney's office, or outside agency which is designed to enable offenders of criminal law to avoid criminal charges and a criminal record.
Well if your under age (13- 18) and the dont press charges he or she will go to a program to get discharged when the program is over. Well if your under age (13- 18) and the dont press charges he or she will go to a program to get discharged when the program is over.
You should talk to a lawyer. Each state and even each court has different rules for what they will allow to go into a diversion program, and when they will allow it. Some only allow minors, some allow diversion only for a first charge, some allow diversion more than once. You need to talk to your lawyer and find out whether your case is eligible for diversion.
They will probably put a warrant out on you, and give you a year in the county jail, as an example to the others in the diversion program.
Only if you successfully complete the terms and requirements of whatever "diversion" program you were sent to participate in. If you do not abide by the terms of the diversion, it will go down as a conviction on your record.
In Texas, a shoplifting charge can stay on your record permanently, unless you are able to have it expunged or sealed. Expungement is possible in certain circumstances, such as if the charges were dismissed, you completed a diversion program, or you were acquitted.
It depends on the specific laws and regulations of the drug diversion program and the state where it is being carried out. It is advisable to consult with legal counsel or the program administrator to determine if the use of prescribed marijuana is permitted while in the program.
Iowa does offer a diversion program for a minor in possession you are usually given the guidelines and class date when you are giving a MIP or sometimes you will receive the information in a letter following the MIP
Typically, you can request to see the results of a failed urine test while in a diversion program, as this information is relevant to your progress. However, you should follow the specific procedures outlined by the diversion program, such as submitting a formal request to view your test results. Be sure to communicate with program officials or your assigned case manager to understand the appropriate steps to take.