If your child has been accused of a drug crime in Arizona, call to connect with Naegle Law Firm. If it appears that traditional litigation will not help your child due to overwhelming direct evidence against them, we can determine if the Drug Diversion Program is an available alternative. Start your case now and learn your legal options by requesting a free initial consultation with Mesa criminal defense attorney Charlie Naegle.
Juveniles accused of nonviolent drug crimes can use the Drug Diversion Program to avoid time spent in a juvenile detention center, where they could have been exposed to individuals convicted of more dangerous crimes. The DDP begins with extensive drug counseling to warn the child of the inherent hazards of drug use. The child will be assigned a diversion officer who they must meet with regularly for 6 months to 2 years, depending on the severity of the charges.
After all of the plea agreement terms and conditions are satisfied, the case will be entirely dismissed. The diversion program process itself depends on the kind. If the crime you committed has a victim, you may have to make restitution. Court fees and additional charges could also apply and these will have to be paid in full for the diversion program conditions to be satisfied. A diversion program can last from a few months to one year or even longer. Counseling, treatments, addressing problematic behaviors and punitive measures could all be a part of the program.
Many diversion program participants have to agree to attend counseling, vocational training or group therapy sessions. After all of these processes are finalized, the defendant will once again go to court. If the court concludes all parts of the program are satisfied, the case is dismissed. In some instances, defendants can seek opportunities to expunge or seal the case records. Ask your lawyer about alternatives to jail time and whether you qualify for those.
If you do, your lawyer will initiate the process and submit all of the necessary plea bargain documentation. Upon successful completion of the diversion program, the student will not have a criminal record related to the misdemeanor offense but will instead have an understanding of how their behavior was not in line with University's expectations and how to make better decisions moving forward.
The Diversion Process Flowchart provides step-by-step information to make the process clearer. The UA Diversion Program provides University of Arizona students with the opportunity to have misdemeanor charges dismissed upon completion of the program. The program is voluntary and is in lieu of prosecution. Students diverted directly by the University Police Department will be notified of program requirements via email to their University of Arizona email account.
The Dean of Students Office confirms that the individual is a University student, the citation was issued by the University Police Department and that the individual has not completed UA Diversion before. The Dean of Students Office will provide confirmation of enrollment to the referring agency, and send instructions to students via their university email account.
Many misdemeanor violations including minor in possession of alcohol, possession of drugs or paraphernalia, possession of false identification, disorderly conduct, theft, and littering may be eligible.
Not all misdemeanor charges are eligible for UA Diversion. Sanctions are assigned on a case-by-case basis. However, typical sanctions may include community service and a corresponding reflection paper, an educational workshop or class, and a monetary sanction. Yes, community service hours may be completed at any registered non-profit organization. If you have questions about an organization or how to document your hours, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office prior to beginning your hours.
Hours which are improperly documented may be rejected. If sanctions are not timely completed, the case will be returned to the referring agency for continued prosecution.
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