Should I consider diversion?

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   Tai BoganPro

   Modesto Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered September 19, 2012 21:25. There are many different types of diversion throughout the state. This person should speak to their lawyer about the various options. For example, some courts want you to plead guilty and wait up to one year. All while doing some type of anger management classes to get a dismissal.
   
   On the other hand, other courts might dismissed the case in as soon as 6 months and not require a plea or any classes.
   
   Obviously, there is a major difference between the two. A guilty plea in diversion is deportable if the person is not a citizen - even if they are here legally.

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   David Pullman

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   Answered September 19, 2012 20:15. You should be discussing this with your attorney, as your attorney will know all the facts of your case and the possibilities of winning at trial or getting the case dismissed.

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   Greg HagopianPro

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   Answered September 19, 2012 21:27. From what you say, probably not. But there are questions ending answers. First, did anyone else see what wappened?

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   Bradley Corbett

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   Answered September 19, 2012 21:31. I would need to know more about your case to answer your question.

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   David ShapiroPro

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   Answered September 19, 2012 21:36. If you want to eliminate the risk of getting convicted at trial, maybe. Definitely something you want to speak to your criminal defense attorney about and not post case specific facts on such public forums.

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   Edward KotkinPro

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   Answered September 19, 2012 22:46. There is a reason that every game is played and every race is run, even when one team or competitor is favored to win. You need a lawyer before you act, particularly if you are thinking that you have valid defenses.

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   Afram Malaki

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   Answered September 19, 2012 21:38. Although this is a matter of professional and personal opinion I always recommend these to my clients unless I am able to get them something more lenient.

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