noach

How long does this normally last? Anybody completed it w/ some information to share? What does it all consist of?

WNB

If you're in California, don't bother. Employers can't ask about the conviction three years down the road anyway if it was in CA, and drug court makes you jump through more hoops than a circus animal. Pay the $100 fine and forget about it, don't subject yourself to 6 months or more of being parented by some judge or PO.

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noach

yea thats what i figured...plus i have no urge to quit i was just careless and made the mistake of getting caught. I'll eat the fine, take the misdeameanor and have it on my record for a couple years and be done w/ it.

BlackIce

Your talking about the diversion program right? If so I would do it because then it removes it from your record completely and it's best to have a clean record. Their giving you a chance and it is not that hard. I am almost done with the first 2 months of the program myself. All you have to do is typically 5 Saturday's worth of some Positive Choices program or 40 hours AA. You can't drive the first two months too. There is no P.O. officer but there is 6 months probation you might as well not even consider it probation because their is essenitally no rules. I have no clue why you wouldn't take the chance to take it off your record trust me you'll appreciate later down the rode. And after 3 years it is still on your record you have to set get it sealed. Sealed is different from off your record.

BartSimpson

Drug court is not an option for first offense, less-than-an-ounce, Marijuana. Really, think about it. It shouldn't be - it is not a proven problem the FIRST time. And MJ is not a drug.

And again, California offers a means to remove the conviction within one year for $25. It is California Penal Code 1203.4 - setting aside the guilty verdict; you need not report the conviction for jobs, financial aid, schools and 99% of life.

Hey, did you call the Clerk of the Court yet?

noach

Yes I called...she told me just to come @ 8am on the 20th. I'm just going to pay the find get my slap on the wrist and get outa there. On all job applications it says have you ever been convicted of a crime....that mean I have to indicate my drug charge?