can a person charged with shop lifting still get probation, if they are not eligible for PTI?

will new jersey give you a PTI or conditional discharge for an 18yr old who has had no previous criminal record, held a job, and did good in school, for a DUI blowing .22?

Can a good kid (21 years old) usually get PTI for having a BB gun under the seat of his car? No intent to use it...was given as a gag gift from friends (stupid, I know)
No prior record, etc.

Can you get CD for disorderly conduct?

I got in trouble for a 3rd degree Agg. Assault in 2005 got granted a PTI completed it and discharged in 2008. I am applying for PA state trooper. Will that show up on my record?

Yes, the arrest will show up on your record but the charge will show up as "dismissed". If you want to get the arrest off your record, you must apply for an expungement.

How much would it cost to get my record expunged? And how long does it take?

My 18 year old son was charged with underage gambling in Atlantic city for hitting a slot machine. Can he use PTI or CD?

Unfortunately, that case does not sound like PTI is likely. It depends on which county you are talking about because each county prosecutor's office is different. I am interested to know if he was charged with possession with intent to distribute and whether or not a school zone was involved because these charges lead to enhanced penalties and jail time. It sounds to me like this is a case where my job would be to keep your boyfriend out of jail.

we were on vacation for prom weekend., we live in somerset. but this happened in seaside heights. so ocean county. and yes there is distribution and possesion for each pill. and no we weren't in a school zone. The lawyer we have now says p.t.i is our best scenario. but we're keeping options open. 5-10 is what it could be. and he's really a good kid making a bad choice on prom weekend . so jail we're hoping is not an option.

That depends on a lot of things. Did you consent to the search? Was the contraband in plain view? Otherwise, it may have been an illegal search. Also, what town was it in? Contact my office anytime for a free consultation and I'll go over everything with you, (973)971-0030.

A friend of mine is currently in the PTI program. He was charged with 5 felony counts of selling marijuana to an undercover officer 3 times. He was given a PTI and a few weeks later he was arrested for DWI. Will they revoke his PTI? He has not gone to court yet, but when he was arrested for the DWI he was swerving on the road and pulled over and then they did a breathalizer. He was at a .18. Both offenses occurred in Monmouth County.

Thanks.

if i was givin a conditional discharge would it keep me from becoming a police officer?

If on pti under my maiden name and charged w/something new under my married name will the courts find out.

It sounds like you are facing a third degree terroristic threats charge which means you would be eligible for PTI depending on the circumstances and the alleged victim.

Yes, you need to get the arrest expunged to have a completely clean record. Our fee is $1,250.00 for an expungement motion and it takes 60-90 days for the expungement process, beginning to end. If you are interested or have further questions, you can contact my office at (973)971-0030.

A PTI resolution is possible in certain cases. You need to be represented by an attorney (either a public defender or private lawyer) and apply to PTI. Remember, because its a second degree charge, you need permission from the prosecutor's office to apply to PTI.

I would be happy to discuss this case with you. Call my office for a free consultation at (973)971-0030.

can a state correction officer in nj. be on a pti program while working as an a officer or do they get susupended until completion of pti and charges are dismissed?

Yes, based on the limited information you have provided. If you need additional assistance, please contact my office anytime for a free initial consultation at (973)971-0030.

I was arrested 9 years ago for marijuana possession and successfully completed the CD program which would result in the charges showing up as dismissed if i understand correctly. I was recently arrested again for marijuana possession, and my question is that if the prior arrest shows up as dismissed if i can use the conditional disharge for a second time.

Will I get accepted for pti,Nj- if I went through an ard program for underage dui 6 years ago in another state-Pa? Should I say no priors for that? Will the probation department call the state and/prior employment and check info? I've been in Nj for 1.2 years, is that acceptable? Thankyou*

If someone has PTI and is almost done n gets caught with DWI will this affect PTI.

It should not effect your PTI status. A DWI is a traffic violation in New Jersey and, although you have to report the arrest to your PTI probation officer, I don't believe it should result in your termination from the PTI program.

my boyfriend has been arrested for carrying a bb gun.machete and a few bags of marijuana. will he be eligible for the pti program and does he have to plead guilty to apply for it?

If he has no prior record, he is eligible to apply for PTI. However, whether or not he gets into the program is a different story. A BB gun is most likely a second degree offense which is going to be difficult to get into PTI. The prosecutor's office has to consent to allow you to even apply for PTI on a second degree offense. He would not have to plead guilty to be admitted into PTI.

You should apply for a public defender. Based on the fact that you said "CJP", I'm assuming it's Hudson County so I would say you have a good shot of getting PTI. If you have any further questions, please contact my office for a free consultation at (973)971-0030.

Yes, the charges will show up on a background check as "pending" during the period of PTI probation and then dismissed at the end of probation upon the successful completion of PTI. The charges will then show up as "dismissed" on the background check. To have the charges removed altogether, you can file an expungement in the county in which you were charged.

It's going to show up as "pending" during the period of your conditional discharge probation. This will show up on a background check. You can file for an expungement six (6) months after you complete the conditional discharge program.

It is possible to get probation on that type of charge. A third degree crime has a presumption of nonincarceration if you have no prior indictable offenses on your record. My fee depends on the court and the degree of the offense. The consultation is free. Contact me anytime for a consultation at (973)971-0030.

Hello quick question I messed up over 10 years ago 12 to be exact and was put on PTI for the crime. I finished PTI w/o a issue now 12 years later I messed big time I have 2 charges that combined could be PTI eligablee can u go on PTI twice? or would it be a matter of ordinary Probation with record vs Jail?

I'm a single father on SSD so idk whats going to happen I screwed up big time all I can say I didnt take my Psychotropic Medications(Seroquel) being one...... I took something then told PD where it was, bottom line I got ror'd but both are of 3rd degree if I was on PTI 12 years ago can it be offered or is it just probation or Jail? 3-5yrs

if a person gets arreste and is put on pti, and then 3 years later is arrested and given a disorderly persons offense for marijuana, what are the realistic outcomes with a good lawyer? a change of dismissal, probatio?

Yes. The prior arrests which resulted in dismissal do not disqualify you for PTI. Obviously, depending on the nature of the new offense, you may or may not be accepted into PTI. Some factors that will be considered is the degree of the offense and whether or not the new offense is a violent crime.

The short answer is.......No. Once you use a diversionary program in New Jersey, either PTI or the conditional discharge program, you are no longer eligible in the future. This is your "one free bite at the apple."

When you successfully completed PTI, the charged were dismissed against you. You have no criminal record. The only record is of the arrest. If you get that expunged, then the arrest will also be expunged from your record. After that, nothing will show up on a background check. However, federal jobs and law enforcement will always have access to your full records. With regards to the underage DWI, that is not a criminal offense and is merely a traffic violation in New Jersey. As such, it is not expungable.

If I completed a conditional discharge at the municipal court level for a disorderly persons offense 10 years ago, then 5 years later I plead guilty to another disorderly persons offense, are both offenses eligible for expungement?

Yes. As long as it has been the full five (5) years since the plea of guilty to the disorderly persons offense, you are eligible to get both expunged immediately. If you want to hire me to do that for you, contact me on my cell phone directly at (908)385-9042. It's a free consultation and I can quote you a price.

If you were placed on Conditional Probation for a marijuana charge for three years. Unfortunately during that time you received drinking and drving offense in another state. I missed the last test by probation because I never receive their request where I was living. Now the judge is terminating my program for the offense in another state. It had nothing to do with my marijuana offense. Can I be terminated from the program for a drinking offense that happen in another state? The probation period was for 3 years which I am now told is out of the normal. I missed the last test one month before the end of my period. ?

No, he should be fine.

I was arrested a month ago for an empty bag of marijuana and a "one hitter" smoking pipe. I have never had a drug arrest before. am i eligible for conditional discharge and do i need to get a lawyer in order to apply for this? i work as a teacher and an SAT tutor, and am incredibly nervous about losing my license from this arrest.

If i'm on pti already and my drug test comes up dirty what will happen I had been ony dirty urine since I been on pti what will happen if I do have one

a couple months ago while working at a doctors office i got charges with stealing 2 blank prescription papers... (not pads) and when i was brought in for questioning i told the detectives exactly what i did ... i stole two for a friend because he said he was sick and needed antibiotics but really tried to fill a prescription for oxycodone... since i have no criminal background at all and have never gotten in trouble before i got a letter saying i was eligable for applying for PTI .... now 2 days before i got this letter (which i thought nothing was happening becuz i didnt hear anyything about it for months) i signed a lease for my first apartment in florida (the charge happened in NJ) ... so ive had an apartment for a month already and i havent been down there because im waiting for my court date. i dont do drugs so they can drug test me on the spot... but will being on PTI prevent me from leaving or moving out of the state after ive already signed the lease.... the lease is dated before the letter was mailed so it wasnt done after ....i have court where im applying for PTI on oct 17th..... will this effect me being able to move?? im getting no sleep cuz im up all night constantly thinking about this cuz im sooo nervous...what do you think?

Yes, you sound like a perfect candidate for PTI. If you are admitted into the program and successfully complete the probationary period, all the charges will be dismissed (including the traffic tickets).

If you want me to represent you or you have any other questions, you can contact me directly on my cell phone at (908)385-9042.

That doesn't sound like a PTI case to me. It is usually very difficult to get PTI on violent offenses. Also, is it a second degree or third degree aggravated assault? This will effect how much jail time you are facing and if jail is a good possibility. It also depends on what county you are charged in.

Yes, Hudson is a good county. They may give you PTI. Either way, even if you are convicted, you will most likely get probation and no jail. On a third degree offense, if you have no prior record, you are entitled to a presumption of non-incarceration meaning that you are considered a good candidate for probation.

I was stopped and caught with twenty something bags of Dope. My Lawyer is getting me in the PTI program. What I'm concerned about is I take Oxycontin and Xanax every day. They are legally prescribed. I was running out before my next refill was due so instead of getting sick, I'd go buy what I needed.
I've read alot about PTI and it seems like it's to rehabilitate people.
I'm disabled with a few problems and live in pain all the time. I'm worried they'll want me to stop. I've been on Oxy's for over 10 years and about 20 years on Xanax. I don't see the point unless they just want to see if I don't have too much in my system or none in my system, ( Like if I was selling them instead of taking them, which I don't )
The PTI lady said it would be OK when we applied but I'm still worried. I also don't want to tell my doctor fearing he'll kick me out. He's worked with me for many years and has all my disability stuff. I was thinking about telling him a friend had some pot in my car and we both got busted. I would think the PTI people would at least want a doctors note or maybe just look at my prescription bottles if they agree to let me keep taking my meds. I've searched everywhere and can't find anyone in this situation. My Doc told me before If he didn't prescribe me Opiates, he wouldn't be able to treat my condition. I do take about 15 different meds everyday.

The only other diversionary program in New Jersey is Drug Court but that results in a criminal conviction and keeps you out of jail. A municipal ordinance violation is a potential downgrade from a disorderly persons offense. If you plead guilty to an ordinance violation, this is a violation of local law and results in a fine and no criminal record. It's on the level of a littering ticket or a noise violation for having a party at your house and having too many people over.

It sounds like you plead guilty to a municipal ordinance violation for "noise". This is a violation of local law which results in a fine and no criminal record. However, there is a record of the arrest because you were fingerprinted, processed, a mugshot was taken, etc. There is a two (2) year waiting period from the date you plead guilty to the ordinance violation and then you are eligible to file an expungement to have the arrest removed from your record. I can do that for you if you like.

With regards to the restraining order, there is no criminal record based on the restraining order. However, you are listed in a state-wide database because the restraining order was issued against you. This should not come up on a background check. There is nothing you can do to have the restraining order removed unless the person who obtained the restraining order against you voluntarily drops it. You obviously can't have any contact with her though or it would be a violation and you could be arrested for a criminal contempt charge.

You are correct, the arrest will be listed but the charges will be shown as "dismissed". You are eligible to expunge that arrest if you like since it has been more than six (6) months since you completed PTI.

It is hard to say whether or not the arrest will prevent you from obtaining those licenses. In my opinion, I don't think it should since the charges were dismissed. However, you may want to play it safe and have the arrest records expunged just in case. That can be done in about 60-90 days. If you want me to do the expungement for you, you can call me directly at (908)385-9042. If not, good luck and I hope you are able to get those licenses.

I was accepted into PTI. Does it start the day I was accepted? Do I have to tell my employer? Can I go back to my teaching job while in PTI?

Great and informative.

I was charged with shoplifting which the officer lowered to a first offense even though I had been charged before in a different state with shoplifting less then a year ago which I plead guilty for the first time and paid the fine with it still on my record. I have not had my court date yet for this new shoplifting charge. Am I able to get in the PTI program even if I have the first offense on my record? Why did he make it a first offense otherwise? If I am denied how long until I can possibly get both or one of them expunged from my record and other steps I can take?

Also, when was is being interviewed for the PTI program is that when they are drug tested or is it once they have been offically accepted? Thanks for reading and answering

Yes, PTI starts the day you were accepted. You do not have to tell your employer. Your charges are frozen/suspended during the period of your probation and will be dismissed at the end if you successfully complete the program. You will have no criminal record. The only record is of the arrest which can be expunged six (6) months after you complete your probation. I don't see any reason why you can't be a teacher while you are on PTI. Were you fired because of the original arrest? It sounds like that when you say you are "going back" to your teaching job. Good luck.

If you have previously plead guilty to shoplifting then the officer can not lower it to a first offense. However, he or she may have charged you with theft instead which will be treated as a first offense as opposed to a second shoplifting charge which will be helpful to you. It is unlikely that you can get into the PTI program if you have a prior shoplifting on your record. It is a five (5) year waiting period before you can expunge a shoplifting offense from your record. This is five years from the date of the conviction, not the date of the offense. You won't be drug tested for PTI until you are officially accepted into the program and with a shoplifting offense (as opposed to a drug charge) you may not even be subject to drug testing at all. It depends on the special conditions of your PTI supervision.

I am pleading guilty to a felony for one suboxone I have no prior felonies and minor municpal charges I'm in eligible for pti bc I took a cd in municipal but after three years ship bottom where I took the cd is saying I violated the cd which I did by getting arrested within that year I was never informed that I would be in eligible for pti in superior I would have never taken it as I was in active addiction and apparently couldn't keep myself out of Troubke in that time .. Do u gave any advice for maybe withdrawing my plea in superior for the suboxobe I mean I can't really deny I had the sub I gave it to the cop or any advice as to what may happen with the violation of cd the other thing is for the cd I turned myself in on the fine and did 30 days in lieu of the money which was my choice Are they going to hit me with more fines? Thank you for your help - Victoria

Unfortunately, they are most likely going to terminate your PTI based on the new conviction. This conviction violated the terms of your PTI supervision and will most likely result in your expulsion from the PTI program.

I was arrested at 18 for resisting arrest & completed PTI. I am now in my forties & want to apply for gun permit for hunting. That was my only arrest. I know I have a FBI number . Can my prior PTI disqualify me for getting permit to purchase & carry in NJ?
Thank you for your time & consideration.
Stefanie

Yes, as long as it is a third degree or fourth degree charge, you have a chance at PTI. It will be very difficult to get PTI on a second degree distribution charge. Also, if the drug is marijuana you are more likely to get PTI than on other more serious drugs.

I was recently pulled over in NJ for a non-working taillight which turned into be getting charged with possession of under 50 g's of marijuana. I was previously in 2010 charged with DUI and possession in PA. The officers I spoke to kept mentioning the CD and that I'd have to pay a fine and after a year it would be dropped from my record if it didnt happen again. Since, I've been trying to read up on it as much as I can and am beginning to wonder/worry my previous charge from PA may have a negative effect on the outcome. Could I lose my liscence because of this? Any advice/thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Hi Travis,
I was recently arrested for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and paraphernalia (about 8 grams of marijuana and a grinder and papers). Two separate complaints were filed against me and I have been summonsed to municipal court in NJ. This is a first-time offence. I would like to know if there is any possibility of getting jail time for this offence. I am contemplating the advantages and disadvantages of CD or pleading guilty. If I plead guilty can I have the conviction record expunged after five years? If I take the CD will I be subject to random drug testing? I was pulled over on my bicycle in front of a high school that I happened to be riding by, would this count as possession within a school zone? If so, would that increase the severity of the charges?
Thank you for your time.

I live in gloucester count and was recently arrested by a cop who was stalking me and my friends from the woods in the middle of the night while we were rolling up marijuana in the back of his car on my friends property. The cop came up to the car banging on the window with a flashlight, at first i could not identify who it was and I had the marijuana on a cd case on my lap so I was scared and knocked it over onto the floor. The cop said he was charging me with tampering with police evidence and possession of marijuana. I am very afraid of how this will look on my record and if I am going to get a license suspension. I am only a juvenile and they did not read me my rights when I was arrested. But they said they didn't have to which I guess could be true. What kind of fines or punishment am I looking at? I am very scared . Should I ask for PTI?

Will i be eligiable for CD or PTI if i was arrested for having half a tiny baggie of cocain and 3 muscle relaxers not in a prescription bottle that my mom gave me. i have never been arrested before or had any charges or anything. only a parking ticket. I am very nervous and not sure on how to go about the situation. i do not want to go to jail and do not need to be rehabilited due to the fact that i am not addicted. PLEASE HELP

It depends on the town. Some municipalities do not send any notice when you complete the program. Others so. Some others make you come back to court to let you know that the program has been completed. You should check with the local municipal court that the charges were pending in.

I was charged with theft in NJ state by means of a store complaint without being arrested, fingerprinted or booked. Actually recieved the charge in the mail from municipal court.
The charge was downgraded to municipal violation 222-22 and fine of 100$

Will this come up on FBI background check during adjustment of status? Since I was never booked or fingerprinted. The summons I recieved from municipal court had only my name and address
Everything else dob, SSN, date of arrest was marked as 00-00-000 . So when store filed the complained with court is it equal to arrest record ?

Can municipal ordinance still appear on the FBI background check or state background check without an actual arrest or fingerprint record without any prioris ?

I think if the probation officer was going to violate you for the failed drug test, they would have done it by now. They can ask you to take one last drug test so make sure you can pass that and hopefully they will allow you to complete the program successfully. Good luck.

I've been charged with 50 grams or less once before. I just recently got charged with the same offense..being caught with less than a gram. I have a 3.5 GPA, two jobs, and a decent amount of extracurricular activities...if i hire a lawyer will that better my chances from the usual outcome for a second 50 grams or less offense. I've already used either the CD or PTI..i'm not sure. How would a lawyer help in my situation..would like to know before I pay for something that might not reap any fruit.

I was excepted in to the CD program, and began my conditional discharge back on May 2, 2012...it was a 6 month period I had to remain out of trouble. I am from NY and got this CD in Bergen County, NJ. The probation office sent me paperwork in the mail to fill out in July 2012, I did so and sent it back in a timely fashion. I never heard anything from them again. The 6 months were up on Nov. 2, 2012, and I haven't heard anything from anyone. I did not have a lawyer. I just want to see if there is anything, besides expunging my record, that I need to do? Or will I expect to hear from the court and/or probation to confirm the dismissal of charges?
Thank you.

Generally, I charge $1,500 for a conditional discharge level case (disorderly persons offenses) and $3,500 for Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) case (indictable/felony offenses). These fees depend on the charges, where the case is being held, etc. The PTI cases are much more serious and are handled in the Superior Court while the conditional discharge type cases are disorderly persons (misdemeanors) and will be handled in the local Municipal Court.

I was arrested in Newark (Essex county) for possession of heroin (30 bags) for personal use with no prior convictions or arrests.
I am currently unemployed but was laid off from my last job and was never fired. I know I meet the qualifications for PTI or Conditional Discharge based on what you wrote above in this article, but I am nervous and curious about what reasons are commonly used or given to deny someone PTI or conditional discharge? Could the amount of Heroin be too much even though it was only for personal use? I never have sold drugs and am just an addict. I am concerned about things that cause people that are eligible for PTI to be denied. I know that not every single person that meets the criteria gets lucky enough to be on PTI and want to know what chance someone has with my situation in Essex county?

It sounds like you are a good candidate for PTI in Essex County based on my experience handling cases there. The only issue is if you were charged with possession with intent to distribute or distribution in a school zone. If that is the case, it might be more difficult to get PTI. If you are merely charged with possession of CDS (third degree), then it is a perfect case for PTI.

Greetings,
I just have a couple of questions about a case of mine, its very important to me.. about a year ago(bergen county) I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and gotten caught with just a small dime bag of marijuana, charged with cds under 50 grams, and had a chance to enter the PTI program for 6 months because it was my first offense. After succesfully completeing the program Ive gotten a letter from the judge saying all charges were dismissed. But I still worry about the potential effects of 'one' stupid mistake. Even tho my charges were dismissed, I still worry about this new job I've been looking into that runs background checks to uncover something about it. I dont want to lie nor be penalized in not getting the job because one little mistake. and I dont want something like this to follow me around, labeling me and prevent me from living the best life I could. I know we live in the information age, but what are the actual chances a non government (marketing job) will find out info about this and deny me of employment? and what can I do to completely clear my name and records from everything for the future.

Thank you for any feedback, I truely appriciate it.

Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely keep you in mind during this process. I have one more question though concerning this. After my arrest expungement offically goes through, it is like a clean slate as if it has never happened correct? Also very curious if after the expungement my name will be taken off the NCIC database if it is already there, once again just don't want to be labeled or harassed by any law enforcement in the future over this one little matter, nor do I want it haunting me preventing from getting any serious jobs or going to canada or something.

I understand.. but you said law enforcement will have access to these 'records' Only if I were to get in trouble again, or on just like normal pullovers or routine traffic stops if they ran my name, Because once again just don't want to get harassed or subject to search just because misleading old information.

enI was in Superior Court for Distribution they downgraded the charges and sent it to County level. I already was on PTI but they kicked me off the program cause I couldn't afford to pay them. I have nevr been arrested! I want to prove to the courts I wasn't involved at all with what the other person went through! I had nothing to do with those charges I am innocent! Since then my life has went down hill and its not fair! I don't want nothing on my record I'm in the medical field its all I know! When I was on PTI I went to D&A Abuse program they said I didn't need to come every drug test was clean even with my PO. I'm a good person I have 5 people I need to provide for! Being the fact I don't have court until two weeks is their a way I can get a job before court/ I'm just wondering if anything is on my record now being the fact it went from Superior Court to County level? Thank you

,I got arrested 4 1/2 years ago for a bag of weed and i never went to court they only suspended my liscens no warrant my second simple possesion in nj what you think could happen

If you never went to court, there is a warrant out for your arrest and they suspended your driving privileges. I think you should post the bail and hire a lawyer to represent you. You are not going to jail but you will have this on your record and you can lose your driver's license. Call me directly at 908-385-9042 if you want me to represent you on this or you want a free consultation. Thanks.

Hello,
I have a specific question about going through the pretrial intervention program.. I understand although I may not have a criminal record, there still might be an arrest record, but charges obviously were dismissed. I had a job interview that went well for a food marketing job, but the finalization of the hiring will be higher up in the company that has to clear my name from the 'background check'. My question is if they are able to see this 'arrest', legally by law are they aloud to turn down my employment rights because of an arrest record and/or dismissed charge?? Because I need this job extremely much, so are their any laws prohibiting them from doing that? I don't think this should be used against me.

I'm going for processing and fingerprinting Tuesday for the post office I was on pti last year successfully completed it . Do you think they will disqualify me for the job because I was on PTI I'm also in the process of working on my expungement

In jan2012 I was placed on cd by burlington countu,nj. I have completed program successfully. I recently lost my job and have been applying to get one. I landed a job working at a day care but I sm concerned about the background check and fingerprinting. Will the cd show up on the.background check n fingerprinting or what?

The arrest will show up but the charges will show up as dismissed. If you want to expunge the arrest, you can do that six (6) months after you finish the conditional discharge. Contact me if you are interested in hiring me to complete the expungement for you.

If im on PTI and im trying to get a new job, will the pending charge show up on a background check of any sort

Hi Travis. I have a question concerning PTI and bail.My PTi court date is this week.If I'm accepted, will the bail surety be released to the bailbond company or will I have that hanging over my head until the PTI is fully completed.Also, I was told I had to plead guilty at my pre-disposition in order to have prosecutor ok PTI. They dropped the 2nd degree charge. Does that sound right? Some lawyers said you don't plead guilty when you get PTI. Thanks.

I have never heard of that and I don't see how that could be accurate. It would be unconstitutional to deny police officers eligibility to the PTI program based on their status as officers just as it would be to deny anyone based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Also, I have gotten teachers and firemen into PTI before so I don't see why a police officer would be any different.

Hi,
My husband is being charged with distribution of heroin (less than an half ounce) and distribution with in a 1000 feet of a school zone both third degree. This is his first drug charge but does have a record. He is also on parole but never had any violation and is working a full time job, and have been staying out of trouble. What should we do? Can he apply for pti?

He is definitely not eligible for PTI based on his prior record. The key in this case is keeping him out of jail. Call me to discuss at 908-385-9042.

can i get a pti for a sexual assault that they offered a plea down to a 3rd degree