Is there any type of charge that would not allow you to be in the diversion program?
Jessica Gregory
Yes, diversion is offered in first-time misdemeanor cases all the time.
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Yes, diversion is offered in first-time misdemeanor cases all the time. The further up the "seriousness ladder", the least likely you are to get an easy way out. Diversion is often seen in low quanity marijuana possession where illegal and similar offenses.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: November 14,2016
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