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My daughter was a passenger in a car, took a breathalyzer test and was issued a citation. She plead not 

Judge Tom

Since you have a court date, you’ll have a chance to speak with a public defender at that time or 

Judge Tom

Since the first incident was a traffic violation, it’s not likely going to disqualify you from the diversion program. However, 

Judge Tom

Not necessarily. Diversion is often offered to first time offenders for minor offenses like shoplifting or underage consumption. However, depending 

I was involved in a curfew violation (on foot) situation in early September and I was sent a letter about 

Is the diversion programs (Ohio) only offered to first time offenders? 

Judge Tom

Since this is your first offense, you may get lucky and be offered a “diversion program.” That means if you 

Judge Tom

Since, as you stated, this is your first brush with the law, you may get lucky and be offered a 

My daughter was charged with underage drinking in the state of Indiana, and she is pending her court date, we 

Judge Tom

You may get lucky if this is your first offense and get just a warning. Or you could be required