Drug
court stated out as an experimental program in San Diego. The
program is now engrained in our criminal justice system, and
targets repeat drug offenders, typically addicts who do not
qualify for PC 1000 (deferred entry of judgment - DEOJ). There
are eligibility criteria, but a subjective interview occurs to
screen candidates. It's a very intensive program, and if the
candidate is successful, the charges are dismissed. If the
candidate fails, he can be incarcerated.
Mr. Duquette has a copy of the specific criteria for his client's
review.
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Drug
court stated out as an experimental program in San Diego. The
program is now engrained in our criminal justice system, and
targets repeat drug offenders, typically addicts who do not
qualify for PC 1000 (deferred entry of judgment - DEOJ). There
are eligibility criteria, but a subjective interview occurs to
screen candidates. It's a very intensive program, and if the
candidate is successful, the charges are dismissed. If the
candidate fails, he can be incarcerated.