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DEFERRED PROSECUTION IN WHATCOM COUNTY

DEFERRED PROSECUTION | QUICK GUIDE

DEFERRED QUICK TIPS

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

DEFERRED QUICK TIPS

  •  Only go to a recommended alcohol drug treatment center
  • Understand exactly what you are getting into and speak at length with your Whatcom County criminal attorney prior to your decision
  • Take your time to digest all the details about the deferred prosecution and then act quickly to save your license
  • Complete the DP program - perfectly!
  • Get a Free Whatcom County DUI Book

PUPRPOSE OF DP

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

DEFERRED QUICK TIPS

The reason why the deferred prosecution program exists is to help people.  If you believe you drink too much or have a drug addiction then the program may be for you.  The very simple goal is to give people suffering the tools to survive and flourish. Take advantage but only if it is right for you!

 

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

PHASE I

The most difficult phase. Treatment is 3 times per week and last for about 3 months.

PHASE II

Treatment is once per week and the length of treatment is about 6 months.

 

PHASE III

The last of the phases and more manageable. Treatment is once per month and lasts for the remainder of the two years, typically about 15 months.

DEFERRED ADVANTAGES

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

3 PHASES OF DEFERRED

 

A Deferred Prosecution in Whatcom County will dismiss your DUI, keep you out of Jail and save your driver's license.

 

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

 

The Deferred Prosecution is a huge commitment, can be very expensive, you are on supervised probation for two years, and you may only do it once in a lifetime.

 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

DEFERRED DISADVANTAGES

 

Another condition of the Deferred program is the mandatory attendance of two AA sessions per week for the entire 2 years.

 

Deferred Prosecution Video

Watch this helpful quick video for deferred prosecution information.

WHAT IS DEFERRED PROSECUTION?

The deferred prosecution program in Washington State offers the participant, called the Petitioner, distinct advantages in their criminal case. Whatcom County, like any jurisdiction, has certain protocol that must be adhered to if the deferred prosecution is to be approved by the Court, whether it be Whatcom County District Court or Bellingham Municipal Court. To be eligible for a deferred prosecution in Whatcom County the following must be strictly adhered to:

  1. The Petitioner has not previously entered into a Deferred Prosecution. Only one per lifetime is permitted;
  2. The Petitioner has been declared alcohol or drug defendant by an alcohol treatment counselor;
  3. The Alcohol treatment facility is Certified in the State of Washington;
  4. The Petitioner believes he or she has an alcohol or drug problem;
  5. The Petitioner does not believe he or she is innocent of the crime charged in Whatcom County.

2021 Whatcom County DUI Handbook

Criminal Law Books by Attorney David N. Jolly

APPROVAL OF YOUR WHATCOM DEFERRED PROSEUCTION

RCW 10.05.010 Petition — Eligibility.

(1) In a court of limited jurisdiction a person charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor may petition the court to be considered for a deferred prosecution program. The petition shall be filed with the court at least seven days before the date set for trial but, upon a written motion and affidavit establishing good cause for the delay and failure to comply with this section, the court may waive this requirement subject to the defendant's reimbursement to the court of the witness fees and expenses due for subpoenaed witnesses who have appeared on the date set for trial.

(2) A person charged with a traffic infraction, misdemeanor, or gross misdemeanor under Title 46 RCW shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program unless the court makes specific findings pursuant to RCW 10.05.020 or *section 18 of this act. Such person shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once; and cannot receive a deferred prosecution under both RCW 10.05.020 and *section 18 of this act. Separate offenses committed more than seven days apart may not be consolidated in a single program.

(3) A person charged with a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.42 RCW shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program unless the court makes specific findings pursuant to RCW 10.05.020. Such person shall not be eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once.

IS DEFERRED PROSECUTION RIGHT FOR YOU?

One of the many options available when dealing with a DUI in Whatcom County is deferred prosecution. Whatcom County court will review a petition for deferred prosecution and if granted, will dismiss the pending DUI charge five years following acceptance. A deferred prosecution is a statutory creation and was intended to help people suffering from the disease of alcoholism or drug addiction. Those specific individuals who have committed a crime as a result of their addiction are permitted to participate in an alcohol or drug treatment program and benefit from both improved health and the dismissal of the criminal charges. Successful completing the Deferred Prosecution program will result in a complete dismissal of all charges. Deferred Prosecution in Whatcom County is available only for those who believe alcoholism, drug addiction, or a mental health problem caused the behavior leading to their DUI arrest in Bellingham.

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