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It sounds like your son received a civil demand letter AND charges were filed against him. If so far you have
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It sounds like your son received a civil demand letter AND charges were filed against him. If so far you have
It’s up to the police and the school officials as to whether or not the matter is referred to juvenile
It’s possible especially since one of the terms of diversion often involves complying with all laws and having no contact
Since the driving ticket was most likely a traffic ticket and not criminal, then there’s a good chance that diversion
When you go to court, the legal process will be explained to you. If this is your first offense, you
It’s possible that a positive drug test could make you ineligible for the diversion program, but it totally depends on
You may be offered diversion as it’s an option for many first-time offenders. Diversion typically requires completion of community service