Domestic Violence Deferred Prosecution Program

By Timothy Hessinger

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.

About the Author

Backed by 15 years of experience as a state prosecutor, founding Attorney Timothy Hessinger has a deep understanding of the criminal justice system. Due to his former experience as a 15 year prosecutor, Attorney Hessinger understands that the ability to dismantle a prosecutor's case only comes from knowing how law enforcement officers and prosecutors build a criminal case.