Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Court-ordered drug diversion classes

A person is arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The judge gives him the option of drug diversion classes, which includes 20 classes, and an additional 20 N.A. meetings on the side. He may attend only 2 N.A. meetings per week. He has had 2 previous court dates and shown the judge he is in compliance with the drug program, and has one court date left, in two weeks. He completed all 20 of his classes, but will have only 10 of the meetings finished by his court date. Will the judge most likely give him more time to complete his meetings, or is there a chance he may put him in jail for not completing the program by the court date?


Asked on 9/04/01, 2:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Court-ordered drug diversion classes

Thanks for your posting. That is a difficult answer to give with any authority, since the answer doesn't depend on you or me, but on the judge.

Having said that, if there is a sincere effort to be responsible and attend classes as ordered, most judges will just give more time.

Thanks, and if you have other questions, please email me or call at 1-877-568-2977.

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Answered on 10/05/01, 2:10 am
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Court-ordered drug diversion classes

I've read Robert M's answer and will only suppliment it. I doubt you'll be put in jail. I fully expect that the judge will give you more time. If the judge asks you why only 10 N. A. meetings, be prepared to answer him/her, job problems etc.

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Answered on 10/05/01, 9:24 am


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