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Judge Tom

It depends on how long ago you chose to pay the fine and the rules/policies of the court. Try contacting 

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I was offered to either pay a fine or enter the diversion program for my misdemeanor. I chose the fine 

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Judge Tom

It depends on a number of factors including the facts and circumstances (how much was involved, etc.), the laws in 

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Judge Tom

Dear Sandeep: Yes, you may be eligible for diversion but will have to wait to find out when you go 

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Sandeep

Hi Am an international student in Eastern Kentucky University under student f1 visa studying as a full time student of 

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Judge Tom

Yes, you can be drug tested and most likely will be if you are in a diversion program for a 

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Jerrom

If you are in the diversion program can you be forced to take a drug test and if so how 

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Judge Tom

Since this is your first offense, you may be offered diversion and given the opportunity to avoid a record so 

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Judge Tom

Dear Melanie: We suggest you ask his lawyer why he’s not eligible for diversion. The programs differ from state to 

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Melanie

My son is 17 years old and was arrested at school with marijuana. He is a great student who made 

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