Peter Blair | December 21, 2017 | Criminal System \ Defense \ Diversion Program \ DUI \ Juvenile Crimes
Minor in Possession Laws and How They Affect Juveniles
MIP is strictly enforced in many states, but you may not understand these laws to the fullest extent or have…
Peter Blair | December 11, 2017 | Criminal System \ Diversion Program \ DUI \ Felony Charges \ Law \ Probation
Sentenced to House Arrest After You’ve Received a DUI
Picture this: You’re arrested for a DUI for the first time and wonder if you’re going to go to prison…
Peter Blair | December 5, 2017 | Criminal System \ Diversion Program \ Felony Charges
Is Court a Different Process for Veterans in California?
In California, court works a little differently for veterans, in California’s specialized Veterans Treatment Courts. These courts work as a…
Peter Blair | April 19, 2017 | Diversion Program
What Are Pretrial Diversions and Deferred Adjudications?
If you have been charged with an offense, you may still qualify for a program that could get your case…
Peter Blair | December 29, 2016 | Diversion Program
Can Offenders Have Access to Diversion Programs?
Many offenders are being invited to a type of alternate treatment from criminal behavior known as ‘diversion programs.’ These policy…
Peter Blair | August 7, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Defense \ Diversion Program \ Drug Possession \ Federal Law \ Law \ Marijuana Laws \ Nonviolent Crimes \ State Law
Who Qualifies for Diversion in California?
In California, Penal Code 1000 governs diversion, also known as deferred entry of judegment (DEJ). When a defendant is offered…
Peter Blair | July 31, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Defense \ Diversion Program \ Drug Possession \ Juvenile Crimes \ Nonviolent Crimes
Qualifying for a Diversion Program in California
Diversion is a legal program that can be offered in the State of California. Individuals believed to have committed certain…
Peter Blair | July 24, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Diversion Program \ Juvenile Crimes \ Nonviolent Crimes \ State Law
Diversion Programs – Avoid Trial and Conviction
In the State of California, diversion programs exist especially for young offenders and often are viewed as beneficial to juveniles…