>There exists in many jurisdictions a program called pre-trial
>diversion for juveniles (which in some cases extends all the
>way to the age of 21). Basically, you get hemmed up on a
>charge, it's your first offense, the court sets it aside until
>you complete a probation-like period. If you complete it
>without any further run-ins with he law it's either expunged
>from your record or sealed indefinitely.
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>Shit, you can catch a real case as an adult and have similar
>shit happen. I've seen cats catch DV cases, drug offenses, etc
>and because it was their first offense the judge set it aside,
>gave them some shit to do (i.e. counseling classes), and gave
>'em 6 months to a year to stay out of trouble and the charges
>would be dropped completely.
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>"Where was the peace when we were getting shot? Where's the
>peace when we were getting laid out?
>Where is the peace when we are in the back of ambulances?
>Where is the peace then?
>They don't want to call for peace then.