in criminal procedure, a system for giving a chance for a first- time criminal defendant in lesser crimes to perform community service, make restitution for damage due to the crime, obtain treatment for alcohol or drug problems and/or counselling for antisocial or mentally unstable conduct. If the defendant cooperates and the diversion results in progress, the charges eventually may be dismissed. Usually diversion may not be granted for a second offense.
No. The diversion process is an alternative to prosecution for a criminal offense, which could lead to jail time and a heafty. Diversion is broken down into 1) Pre-trial diversion and 2) Judicial diversion. Following successful completion of the diversion requirements, your lawyer may file a Petition to Expunge your arrest. WARNING: expungment only applies to public records; police agencies and state attorneys can still see records that have been expunged.
It means the person was sentenced to 2 years in jail, but their execution was suspended after serving 6 months. This typically means they will not have to serve the remaining time in jail, but may have certain conditions to fulfill during the suspension period.
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.
The sentencing laws vary greatly between jurisdictions. There will be numerous things taken into consideration. Was anyone involved injured or killed? Was it at night? How much was taken? It is entirely possible to get jail time, but if there was no theft and minimal damage, it could be probationary.
As of my last available information, Justin Bieber is not in jail. He has had legal issues in the past, but he has not been recently reported to be in jail.
had a dream someone was getting out of jail
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.
Answer Getting sprung used to mean getting out of jail. If there is a different termonology for it these days, I don't know it.
diversión: fun/entertainment
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.
Post trial diversion is typically offered for offenders instead of jail time. Examples of this would be alcohol or drug counseling programs, or some other rehabilitative program like anger management counseling for domestic abuse situations. If you are accused of an offense which may entail some sort of post-trial diversion program, you should consider it as it may save you jail time and could help you get your life together.
Diversion is diversion as in having fun. Distraction, entertainment, etc. This means, I hope that you'll have all the fun you can handle/take
If you mean that the charges you were arrested on were Nolle Prossed - - the answer may well depend on the judge who granted you diversion in the first place. If they learn of the arrest they may begin to consider you a "bad risk" for the lenient sentence you were given, and they could withdraw the Diversion disposition. Only the judge will be able to answer your question.
No. The diversion process is an alternative to prosecution for a criminal offense, which could lead to jail time and a heafty. Diversion is broken down into 1) Pre-trial diversion and 2) Judicial diversion. Following successful completion of the diversion requirements, your lawyer may file a Petition to Expunge your arrest. WARNING: expungment only applies to public records; police agencies and state attorneys can still see records that have been expunged.
court, possible jail depending on age, diversion/probation, and/or community service.. if she got hurt
I all depends on you charges and past criminal offenses, but there will be a new sentencing, possibly a warrant out for your arrest, and your charge will be on your permanent record. you could face fines and jail time.
Unless you have received an 'Adjudication Withheld' sentence - or "probation before judgement" - it DOES usually mean that you have been convicted. If you weren't the court would not have the authority to order you into treatment and rehab.