Can a criminal defense attorney request pretrial intervention?

However, your criminal defense attorney can request Pretrial Intervention (PTI) and can provide mitigation to the prosecutor in an effort to convince the prosecutor that you deserve diversion. Typically, a prosecutor may not consider a pretrial intervention program if not asked.

What’s the difference between PTI and pretrial intervention?

In Duval County, it is commonly referred to as PTI (Pretrial Intervention). For many non-violent, less serious offenses, the prosecutor has the discretion to divert your case from the court system. I often like to refer to it as a kind of front-loaded probation.

How does pretrial intervention work in Duval County?

Pretrial Intervention is a great way to protect your record and to ensure that you stay out of jail or prison. If you are offered and agree to a PTI program and you complete it successfully, the charges are dropped. In Duval county, you do not have to sign any document admitting guilt.

Can a PTI charge be expunged from your record?

In Duval county, you do not have to sign any document admitting guilt. If you have never been adjudicated guilty of any offense before, you may be eligible to get the charge expunged from your record. PTI takes all of the risk out of a criminal charge.

What happens at the end of a pre trial intervention?

Sometimes restitution is required, other programs require drug or alcohol treatment. Generally, community service hours are mandated, as are random drug tests. If you are admitted into a pre-trial intervention program and successfully complete all of the requirements, your case should be dismissed at the end of the program.

Can a first time offender get pre trial intervention in Texas?

If you are a first time offender charged with a non-violent offense in Texas, you may qualify for a pre-trial intervention program. Pre-Trial Intervention is a type of supervision that some District Attorneys authorize for certain first time offenders.

What does community supervision mean in pre trial intervention?

In counties where prosecutors have developed a Pre-Trial Intervention program, the community supervision department uses the authorization found in Government Code Section 76.011 to supervise individuals admitted into pretrial intervention programs.

What do you mean by pretrial diversion program?

Pretrial diversion is typically a program offered by prosecutors to first-time offenders facing certain criminal charges. I describe pretrial diversion as a handshake between us and the prosecutor.