Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program

Kane County Deferred Prosecution Attorney, Keeping Your Criminal Record Clean

Kane County Deferred Prosecution lawyer, James Dimeas, has been handling criminal cases in Kane County for over-27 years. James Dimeas has extensive experience handling criminal cases involving the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program.

The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program was started in 1995. It was originally called the Second Chance Program. Initially, it was a very limited program which only covered a few different criminal charges. Since then it has expanded into numerous crimes and potentially covers more criminal defendants. There is currently a Felony/Misdemeanor program; Misdemeanor Drug and Alcohol Deferred Prosecution Program; Domestic Violence/Domestic Battery Deferred Prosecution Program; Felony Drug Deferred Prosecution Program and a Solicitation of Prostitution Deferred Prosecution Program. The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program has been proven to be a tremendous success and other counties surrounding the Chicago Metropolitan Area have established programs that are similar to The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program.

The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program is a program that gives first-time offenders a second chance. It can give you an opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction and avoid having a criminal record. It is a valuable resource that an experienced criminal defense lawyer can use to help you avoid the serious implications that can result from a criminal case. The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program will give you a second chance if your lawyer understands how the program works and what needs to be done to give you an opportunity to be accepted into the program. The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program has certain strict rules and requirements that have to be met in order for this second chance probation program to be available to you.

Kane County Deferred Prosecution lawyer, James Dimeas, has been handling criminal cases throughout Kane County for over-27 years. James Dimeas was handling criminal cases in Kane County when the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program was started in 1995. James Dimeas was there when the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office was discussing establishing the program and has been handling cases in Kane County throughout the years as the program has evolved and changed into what it is today. James Dimeas has learned how to use the program as an effective tool to successfully represent his clients who are facing criminal charges in Kane County.

Are You Eligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program?

You have to apply to get into the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program within 90 days of your arrest. Typically, your lawyer will make the request with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Generally, you will not be eligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program if you have any prior juvenile or adult conviction or a felony arrest. You cannot be charged with a Violent Crime and you cannot be an active gang member. The Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program is not available for people charged with a DUI offense in Kane County. There’s various other things that could make you ineligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program. To discuss whether you are eligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program, you can always contact Kane County Deferred Prosecution attorney, James Dimeas, for a free and confidential consultation. You can always call James Dimeas directly at 847-807-7405 to discuss whether you are eligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program.

The Felony/Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution Program

You cannot be charged with a traffic offense or a DUI in Kane County to be eligible for the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program. This program is for first-time offenders. The crime cannot be one involving violence. If you are accepted into the Felony/Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution Program you must agree to provide a video tape statement admitting to the crime and your involvement in it. You will be required to apologize to the victim and make full restitution. The conditions of Felony/Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution could include community service, obtaining a high school diploma or a GED, and obtain counseling. If you successfully complete your Felony/Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office will dismiss the criminal charges against you. You can then file a Petition to Expunge and have the arrest removed from your public record.

The Kane County Misdemeanor Drug and Alcohol Deferred Prosecution Program

The Kane County Misdemeanor Drug and Alcohol Deferred Prosecution Program is a six-month program that seeks to avoid first time drug and alcohol offenders from having a criminal record and for getting the help they need to avoid getting arrested again. The Misdemeanor Drug and Alcohol Program is only for Misdemeanor Drug and Alcohol cases in Kane County. You will be required to attend drug education programs, pay the fees associated with the program and to submit to random urine drops and drug testing.

The Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program

The Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program is available for first-time Domestic Violence offenders. The Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program was the first such program in Illinois. The goal of the program is to hold first-time Domestic Battery offenders accountable and to give them the tools necessary to avoid being arrested again for a Domestic Violence case. If you successfully complete the program, the case will be dismissed and you can avoid having a permanent conviction on your record. Domestic Battery is a misdemeanor. However, Domestic Battery is one of the more serious misdemeanors in Illinois. If you plead guilty to a Domestic Battery, or are found guilty by the court, the case can never be removed from your record. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you are not found guilty of a Domestic Battery. A finding of guilty for a Domestic Battery will follow you around for the rest of your life and can never be removed or expunged.

You will not be eligible for the Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program if you have a prior conviction or supervision for a Domestic Violence related offense. If the victim or the police officer object to you entering the program, you will not be accepted into the program. You will not be eligible for the Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program if you intended to cause physical harm to the victim or if the victim required medical treatment. A deadly weapon could not have been used and you must admit to the offense.

To discuss whether you could be eligible for the Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program, you can contact Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program attorney, James Dimeas, anytime to discuss your case. James Dimeas will advise you as to whether you are eligible for the program and what you need to do to get into the Kane County Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program. You can contact James Dimeas anytime by calling him at 847-807-7405.

The Kane County Felony Drug Deferred Prosecution Program

The Kane County Felony Drug Deferred Prosecution Program is available to first-time offenders charged with a Class 4 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, up to five grams, and a Class 4 Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, up to 100 grams. The Kane County Felony Drug Deferred Prosecution Program is a 1-year drug treatment program that seeks to treat the underlying drug problem and allows offenders an opportunity to avoid having a permanent conviction for a drug offense on their criminal record.

If you are accepted into the Kane County Felony Drug Deferred Prosecution Program, you must agree to admit to the crime, complete a drug abuse education program, submit to random drug testing, and pay $2,160 in program costs.

The Kane County Solicitation/Prostitution Deferred Prosecution Program

The Kane County Solicitation/Prostitution Deferred Prosecution Program is a one-year program. The program seeks to educate Prostitution/Solicitation offenders about the dangers and the risks associated with prostitution and seeks to avoid having instances of this type of conduct occurring in the future.

If you are accepted into Kane County Solicitation/Prostitution Program you must admit to the offense, pay $425 in fees within 30 days of being accepted into the program, attend an education program about the dangers of prostitution, and agree to HIV/STD testing.

What Happens If You Are Accepted into the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program?

Once the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office accepts your application to be admitted into the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program, you will be referred for an intake interview with a representative for The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. You must attend this interview and answer all questions honestly and truthfully. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office will then contact the arresting police officer and the victim to obtain their approval. You will then be interviewed by a panel of citizens who will make a recommendation to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office will review all of this information and will make a final decision to accept or reject your application.

If you are accepted into the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program, you will be required to sign an agreement setting forth the rules and the requirements that you must meet in order to successfully complete the program. You will appear in court, plead guilty to the criminal charges, and the judge will withhold finding you guilty, and will enter and continue your case for either 6 months or 12 months, depending on the type of Deferred Prosecution you received.

What Are the Benefits of the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program?

If you successfully complete all of the requirements that are set forth in the Agreement, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office will dismiss the criminal charges against you. Once the criminal charges are dismissed, you will be allowed to file a Petition to Expunge and have the entire case removed from the public record. If anybody ever conducts a background search, the criminal case will not appear on a background search and the arrest will not show up either. Successful completion of the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program will result in the complete dismissal of the criminal charges.

Experienced Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program Lawyer

Kane County Deferred Prosecution lawyer James Dimeas, has been handling criminal cases throughout Kane County for over-27 years. James Dimeas knows how to get you the second chance you deserve and have the criminal charges against you dismissed in Kane County. office is located within a short distance to the Kane County Courthouse and he is familiar with the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program. James Dimeas knows what you need to do to get into the Deferred Prosecution Program. James Dimeas will make sure that everything is done right and you get the second chance you deserve to avoid having a criminal conviction.

Kane County Deferred Prosecution Attorney, James Dimeas, is a nationally-recognized, award-winning criminal defense lawyer with over-27 years of experience. Attorney and Practice Magazine gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Award for Illinois.” The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys gave James Dimeas the “Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois.” Recently, James Dimeas was named a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer In the State of Illinois For the Year 2018, 2019, and 2020” by the American Society of Legal Advocates. James Dimeas was named a “Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago” by Expertise. James Dimeas was named a “Best DUI Attorney.” The National Trial Lawyers named James Dimeas a “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer.” The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys named James Dimeas a “10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction.” James Dimeas is been rated “Superb”, 10 out of 10, by AVVO, the highest rating possible for any lawyer in the United States.

If you are facing criminal charges in Kane County and are interested in discussing the Kane County Deferred Prosecution Program, you can contact James Dimeas anytime for a free and confidential consultation. You can talk to Kane County Deferred Prosecution lawyer, James Dimeas, personally, by calling 847-807-7405.