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Pretrial Diversion Programs in Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
What is a pretrial diversion program? Well, it is an effective and beneficial alternative to the harsher criminal penalties that are traditionally handed down for drug crimes in Indiana. Although pretrial diversion programs may be offered to all sorts of defendants facing a wide range of criminal charges, they are particularly helpful for those facing drug charges in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone facing drug charges is likely somebody wrapped up in the illicit drug world, whether as a recreational user, abuser, addict, or trafficker. People in these situations are not in a place, neither financially or, mentally, to take on legal obligations like heavy fines and jail time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state recognizes this problem by offering legal alternatives to such penalties. In cases that qualify, a pretrial diversion program can be offered to a drug charge defendant as an alternative to going to jail and paying thousands of dollars in fines. In return, the defendant must comply and complete the program with flying colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How a Pretrial Diversion Program Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A defendant (and their lawyer) works with the state prosecutor to come up with an alternative plan of punishment for committing a drug crime in Indiana, known as a pretrial diversion program. In most cases of pretrial diversion programs, some form of rehabilitation or treatment is included as part of the agreement. Additional elements of a pretrial diversion program will vary from case to case, but most include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a2 Routine Probation Officer Meetings
\u25a2 Random Drug\/Alcohol Testing
\u25a2 House Arrest\/GPS Ankle Monitoring
\u25a2 Mandatory Curfew
\u25a2 Court-Ordered Therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although every pretrial diversion program is different depending on the defendant and the unique circumstances of the criminal charges, most will come to an end between one and three years. It is important to have a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer in Indianapolis<\/a> on your side when fighting for your chance at entering into a pretrial diversion program after being charged with a drug crime in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for a criminal defense lawyer to fight your drug charges in Indiana right now?<\/strong> Contact the Law Office of David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 for aggressive and experienced criminal defense for drug crimes in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We can hold meetings over the phone, via online conferencing, or in person at her Indianapolis office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How are Drugs Categorized in Indiana?<\/a> If you have recently been arrested in Indiana on drug-related criminal charges, whether on a state or federal level, you can bet on one thing: the penalties will be harsh. Indiana has zero tolerance for drug crimes, so if you … Continue reading
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