New Jersey Criminal Diversion Programs

An Alternative to Jail for 1st Time Offenders

Are you facing a criminal charge for the first time? You may qualify for one of New Jersey's criminal diversion programs. Contact a criminal defense attorney at Brickfield & Donahue to learn about the legal options available to you.

New Jersey has two types of diversion programs:

• The Conditional Discharge Program: This program, also known as Chapter 36A, is available to those who face misdemeanor or disorderly persons drug charges. In order to qualify for the program the defendant must have no prior criminal history. Like Pre-trial Intervention, the program lasts anywhere from 6 months to 3 years, after which charges are dismissed (assuming full compliance with the terms and conditions of the program).
• Pre-trial Intervention (PTI): This program is available for felony or indictable offenders with no prior criminal history. Typically lasting 6 months to 3 years, the program is an alternative to prison time and acts as a period of probation. Charges are dismissed after successful completion of the program.

Our Experience Is Your Advantage

New Jersey's diversion programs are available to first time felony crime and drug crime offenders with clean criminal records. They serve as an alternative to prison or jail time and may result in the charges against you being dismissed. Admittance to the program often requires extensive litigation and negotiation by an experienced lawyer.

Our lawyers have more than 40 years of combined legal experience. They are skilled negotiators and litigators; and they will vigorously represent your interests. If you are interested in participating in a criminal diversion program, speak to attorneys Paul B. Brickfield or Joseph R. Donahue; we can help.

Contact Us

To learn more about criminal diversion programs, we encourage you to contact our office in River Edge, New Jersey. Call us at 201-258-3948 or send us an e-mail.