February 4, 2021
Does A Defendant Have To Accept Alternative Sentencing?
Probation is a form of alternative sentencing. In California, felony sentencing guidelines provide judges with…
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July 22, 2020
Measuring Progress In Mental Health Diversion Cases
Mental health diversion under Penal Code 1001.36 allows certain criminal defendants to avoid jail time…
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July 2, 2020
How Long Does Diversion Last?
Pre-trial diversion programs in California permit eligible defendants to avoid time in jail. These programs…
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May 13, 2020
What Charges Are Eligible For Mental Health Diversion?
California offers three types of pretrial diversion programs that allow those defendants that are eligible to avoid jail time by…
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