California Penal Code Section 1000
Are you interested in the deferred entry of judgment program under California Penal Code Section 1000? (DEJ) is a better alternative than jail time and is sometimes available to eligible non-violent drug offenders. We at MacGregor & Collins have over 30 years of experience in Orange County drug offense cases. We are an unparalleled OC criminal defense firm who will help you understand the charges brought against you and fight to get you the best judgment possible for your case.
Under California Penal Code 1000, eligible individuals are able to defer court proceedings and instead enroll in a drug treatment program.
Permission to participate in a drug diversion program is based on the discretion of a judge. In addition:
- Defendants have to plead guilty of possessing drugs
- Defendants cannot have any prior drug related offenses
- Defendants must have possessed drugs for personal use rather than sales
- Defendants cannot be charged with any kind of assault offenses
- Defendants cannot be in violation of parole, or had any felonies filed against them within 5 years of the current offense
- Defendants are ineligible if they already participated in the same DEJ program within 5 years of the current offense
Drug related offenses that are eligible for the deferred entry of judgment are listed under CPC 1000, and the judge has to decide whether or not they think defendants can in fact be rehabilitated.
Those eligible will participate in drug diversions for:
- 18 Months to Three Years at a qualified rehabilitation center
The programÕs directors will execute an evaluation, counseling and provide a progress report to the court. Once the DEJ has been completed, the court may dismiss the charges.
If are facing drug offense charges and need to know if you qualify for CPC 1000, the OC criminal defense attorneys at MacGregor & Collins can help you. We will bring superior legal experience to aid you in this challenging time. Call us today at (949) 250-6097.
