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FIRST CHANCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM MISDEMEANOR MARIJUANA DIVERSION PROGRAMOver the past 10 years, the District Attorney’s Office of Harris County, Texas, has prosecuted more than 100,000 people for misdemeanor marijuana offenses and spent more than $100 million in the process. Officials have determined that this has accomplished little in terms of public safety, and instead has inundated the local courts and criminal justice system with a massive amount of non-violent, low-level marijuana cases. On March 1, 2017, the Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program (MMDP) went into effect to reduce the strain that processing misdemeanor marijuana offenders has on the courts. If you are arrested for a marijuana related crime, contact an Kingwood defense attorney to find out if you qualify for this program. DOES YOUR CASE QUALIFY FOR THE MMDP?MMDP is a voluntary program that allows offenders to avoid arrest, time in jail, the booking process, and criminal charges. To be eligible under this program, you must meet the following criteria:
You will not be eligible to participate in the Marijuana Diversion Program if you are:
It is important to remember that to even be considered for the program, you must be accused of committing a misdemeanor marijuana possession crime — that means possessing less than 4 ounces. TEXAS MARIJUANA DEFENSE LAWYER PROTECTS YOUR RIGHTSThe Law Office of Andrew J. Williams provides trusted drug defense counsel to clients throughout the Kingwood and Humble, Texas area. Whether you face misdemeanor marijuana or felony drug charges, you can count on us to fight for you. Contact our firm online or call 281-358-9111 to schedule your free initial consultation. Published: May 7, 2019awilliams15, Criminal Defense,
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