Showing posts with label diversionary programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diversionary programs. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

The Inconsistent Application of Pretrial Diversion Programs

Prosecutors may often be confronted with a complex moral dilemma when pursuing cases against first-time offenders.  Namely, does every first-time offender, whose past offers little or no indication that she may commit a future crime, deserve to have a permanent felony on his or her record and face possible jail time?