Diversionary Programs
How Diversionary Programs Can Help You Avoid Charges
Diversionary programs present the opportunity for a compromise between the criminal justice system and an individual facing a criminal charge. Generally, the state agrees to drop criminal charges, and in exchange, the defendant agrees to participate in an alternative form of sentencing.
Unless we are able to prove that our clients are not "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt," our attorneys always turn to diversionary programs as the next best option. To schedule a free consultation, call 888-807-6134 or contact us online today.
Our two attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience in criminal law. Both have lengthy experience serving as public prosecutors, and lawyer Ray Gary Jr. is a former criminal court judge for Cobb County. Our lawyers have worked with the criminal justice system from multiple perspectives.
Not all charges are eligible for diversionary programs. In general, major felonies like kidnapping or crimes involving the use of a firearm are not eligible. The cases that we are most often able to get into a diversionary program include:
- Shoplifting
- Minor in Possession of Alcohol
- Theft
- Credit Card Theft
- Credit Card Fraud
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offenses
- Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana
What Kinds of Alternative Sentencing Are Available?
The alternative sentencing available under diversionary programs usually involves enrolling in counseling, performing community service, taking mandatory drug testing and paying restitution to compensate victims of the crime.
At Ray Gary Jr., Law Office, we are highly familiar with all local diversionary programs because we are frequently able to secure this option for our clients. We can recommend a list of counselors for alcohol, drugs, anger management problems and more. We can connect you with opportunities for community service, with lab testing and with DUI schools.
By enrolling in a diversionary program, we can help you avoid conviction, avoid probation and avoid even having a trial. Our criminal defense attorneys provide thorough, personal and detailed service to help bring about the best result for every client at our firm. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 888-807-6134 or contact our office online.
