Arrested in College? How to Protect Your Future
Judicial Diversion Judicial diversion works much the same way as pretrial diversion, with charges being expunged at the end of a probation period. However, this diversion is offered by the judge overseeing the case, not the district attorney’s office. Those seeking this route will also have to enter a conditional guilty plea, meaning that failure to complete the probation period results in an automatic conviction. While more stringent than pretrial diversion, this option can be used to expunge severe charges, including certain felonies. Seeking either form of diversion, as well as filing the order to expunge charges, is an involved legal process, requiring skilled negotiation. An experienced criminal defense team like Houston & Alexander can ensure your student has the best options available when seeking a clean record. If you have a family member in college who is facing criminal charges, have them give us a call today at 423-267-6715. We take education seriously and will do all we can to help them protect their future.
As we move into the last days of summer, young people across Tennessee will be starting their college careers. While it will undoubtedly be a great time for these students to learn and grow, statistically, they’re likely to make a few mistakes along the way. When these mistakes land students on the wrong side of the law, it can spell disaster for their future. A criminal record can derail a promising career before it even gets started, causing all the hard work and money spent to get into university to go to waste. But an arrest does not have to be the end of the line. There are options available to Tennessee students, especially first-time offenders, that allow them to take responsibility for their mistakes while maintaining a clean record. Pretrial Diversion Pretrial diversion is an alternative to prosecution that consists of an agreement between the district attorney’s office and the accused. In exchange for serving a probation period, criminal charges will not be pursued in court. The stipulations of the probation period vary case by case, but usually involve some form of community service or rehabilitation. If the student successfully completes the probation period, the criminal charges will be expunged from their record.
Update on Dexter
Grilled Leg of Lamb
This recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a late summer cookout or an easy family dinner.
We’re happy to report that Dexter came through his ACL surgery well. (Honestly, I didn’t even know dogs had an ACL until Dexter was hurt.) The first few days were tough, and he had to spend them at the vet. As you can imagine, a dog’s knee joint is very different from ours, and rather than having the ACL replaced in the way an orthopedic doctor might do for us, Dexter’s knee joint was reconfigured and a metal plate was screwed in. While it will not return him to 100 percent
Inspired by Food & Wine magazine
• 1 4–5-pound boneless leg of lamb, not butterflied • 1/4 cup extra-virgin • olive oil Ingredients Directions
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced • Salt and pepper, to taste
mobility, with therapy he should get to about 80 percent. Believe it or not, the vet has a water tank with a treadmill that Dexter swims/walks in so that he can rebuild the strength in that leg and joint. He seems to be handling it well, and we hope that in a few months he can resume being just a regular old dog.
1. On a large cutting board, cut between the muscles on the leg of lamb to divide into 4 pieces, pulling apart with your fingers if need be. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Add lamb and toss to coat. Marinate for 4 hours at room temperature. 3. Heat grill to medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and grill until lamb reaches an internal temperature of 130 F (medium rare). Cook time will vary depending on size of lamb pieces. 4. Let lamb rest, covered with tin foil, for 15 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.
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