The Law Office of Brucar & Yetter
Illinois Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers
A number of misdemeanor and felony diversion programs exist across the state to help people struggling with addiction, violence, and behavioral issues overcome their problems. In many cases, the court may agree to reduce or drop felony and misdemeanor charges against someone in return for their participation in a diversion program. The law office of Brucar & Yetter has extensive experience in working with the court exploring various diversion program options for non-violent, first time offenders. Even in cases involving domestic violence and battery, programs exist which remove your conviction from your record and keep you out of jail.
Get the help you need to avoid re-offending later – contact Illinois criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Brucar & Yetter today. With offices in Glen Ellyn and Rolling Meadows, we provide free, confidential consultations, representing clients throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, and Will County.
What Exactly is a Diversion Program?
Diversion programs were created as means for combating recidivism among those charged with committing a crime. Seeking to address behavioral problems and addictions at the root of drug, theft, and domestic violence cases, diversion options involve mandatory education and counseling programs as a way of avoiding future criminal behavior.
Additionally, diversion programs are an effective intervention tool. Rather than sending non-violent, first time offenders to prison with violent murders and rapists, diversion programs give people a second chance instead of throwing them in to the general prison population.
Is There Anything I Need to Do to Participate?
The criminal defense lawyers at Brucar & Yetter understand how these programs work and how to position your case in pleading with the court on your behalf. Many counties offer theft school, as well as numerous programs through the Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC in Illinois) initiative. After evaluating the charges against you and your particular program, our office will work with the court in arranging a plea bargain requiring your participation in exchange for a reduced sentence or probation.
Questions? Contact Brucar & Yetter Today
No matter how bleak things may first appear, it’s important to remember a number of options and possibilities exist for those represented by a team of attorneys familiar with the law and how the court system works. At Brucar & Yetter, we offer clients over 30 years of experience in handling criminal felony and misdemeanor cases.
We can help the law work in your favor instead of against you – for more information regarding our practice, contact Illinois criminal defense and DUI lawyers at the law office of Brucar & Yetter today.
Located in Glen Ellyn and Rolling Meadows, we represent clients throughout the greater Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, including Downers Grove, Addison, Arlington Heights, Carol Stream, Elmhurst, Glendale Heights, Hoffman Estates, Lombard, Naperville, Roselle, Schaumburg, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, and Winfield.
