Diversionary Programs: First-time offenders may qualify for Accelerated Rehabilitation (AR) , which can lead to dismissal and erasure of charges. Example: I recently defended a Stamford client charged under C.G.S. § 53a-217 after police found a handgun in a shared ...

Diversionary programs Accelerated Rehabilitation (AR ): Generally not available for Class B violent felonies like Assault 1st. Family Violence Education Program (FVEP ): Generally inapplicable to § 53a-59; meaningful use typically requires charge reduction to an eligible offense. FAQs Do ...

Diversionary Programs: For first-time offenders, programs such as Accelerated Rehabilitation may be available to avoid a felony conviction. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What Does “Promoting Prostitution” Mean in Connecticut? It means knowingly helping arrange, encourage, or profit from prostitution.

The Accelerated Rehabilitation (AR) Program For eligible first-time offenders, AR can be a strong resolution. If the court grants AR and you complete all conditions (e.g., community service, restitution), the case is dismissed and erased .

consequences Immigration problems for non-citizens Defense Strategies Every case is different, but common defense strategies include: Challenging the accuser’s credibility Raising consent as a defense when applicable Attacking weak or inconsistent evidence Filing motions to suppress illegally obtained statements or ...

The law also allows for a special suspension of prosecution program for some first-time offenders under § 53-206j, which can ultimately lead to dismissal if handled properly. This was the first big wave of changes.

This crime has been precluded from eligibility in the accelerated pretrial rehabilitation diversionary program for first-time offenders. Therefore, you can not use the accelerated pretrial rehabilitation program to resolve these allegations.

Programs & Alternatives (DV Cases) Because these cases are typically family-violence , the appropriate diversionary option is the: Family Violence Education Program (FVEP) For eligible first-time DV offenders (no serious injury, no weapon, no disqualifying history).

Domestic violence cases can linger on for up to two years if you are participating in the family violence education program so it is important to maintain your vigilance and remain focused on avoiding any new criminal arrests until your ...

Finally, you do not want to burn or use up your accelerated rehabilitation program on one of these charges before you explore every possible option of having the charge reduced down to a noncriminal charge.