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Dear Anon: Yes, you have a very good chance of being able to complete a diversion program. You may have 

I’m 17 and I live in Minnesota and I was charged with underage alcohol consumption. This is my first offense 

Judge Tom

Dear Anon: We’re glad to hear you’ve learned your lesson from your mistake. Since this is your first offense, you 

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Dear Anon: If this is your first offense, you may be offered a diversion program and given an opportunity of 

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Dear Anon: Since this is your first offense, it’s very unlikely that you will go to jail. In the U.S., 

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Dear Anon: It’s unlikely that you’ll go to jail especially if this is your first offense. Diversion programs are often 

Judge Tom

Since this is your first time, you may be offered “diversion.” Once you finish the terms of the program, the 

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Dear Monique: If your sister wants to admit what happened, she’ll have to explain this to the prosecutor and judge 

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Dear Grant: It sounds like you probably got lucky with just a warning. The police could have issued you citations, 

Judge Tom

Yes, since this is your first offense, you’re most likely eligible for a diversion program: http://www.askthejudge.info/what-are-juvenile-diversion-programs/ Once you complete some work