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Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program

If the state attorney files a misdemeanor or felony domestic battery charge, the Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program should be seriously considered.

What are benefits to the Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program?

  1. If the program is successfully completed the charge is dismissed.
  2. There are no probation fees saving $50 per month
  3. There are no court costs or fines saving $875
  4. There is no conviction
  5. Lower risk of future domestic violence
  6. No required court appearances

What are the program requirements?

  1. 26 weeks of counseling with an approved domestic violence counselor
  2. Supervision for one year at no cost with no reporting requirement (other than the counseling)
  3. Cost of counseling on a sliding scale ranging from $11 to $36 dollars per session
  4. No other charges for one year
  5. State Attorney Costs ($50 Misdemeanor, $100 Felony)

The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger, P.A. can assist with getting into the Domestic Violence Diversion Program. Call for a free evaluation of your case.

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving DUI
  • Not Guilty after Jury Trial Possession of Undersize Stone Crab Claws
  • Reduced to Felony Battery, dismissed, sealed. Aggravated Battery
  • All charges dropped. Loitering and Prowling
  • All charges dropped. Battery Domestic
  • All charges dropped. Battery on Spouse

    Why Choose The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger?

    • 15 years experience in the State Attorney's office
    • Confidential, complimentary initial consultations
    • Accepting calls and cases 24 hours a day
    • Exclusively devoted to criminal defense
    • Tried Over 140 Jury Trials
    • Impressive track record of charge reductions, acquittals, and dismissals

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