Definition

Deferred Entry of Judgment under California Penal Code Section 1000, is a leeway to postpone judgment for drug offenders who are not violent drug offenders. They will instead participate in a drug program for rehabilitation and then go back to court for a verdict.

Other names associated with Deferred Entry of Judgment include:

·         DEJ

DEJ program’s  participation time is between eighteen months to three years in a drug rehab center. After ending the program, the judge will then decide whether to convict you or discharge previous charges. In addition, a counselor will periodically review your progress and also send this report to the court.

Eligibility:

In order to participate in the Deferred Entry of Judgment  program CPC 1000 case to trial, certain factors will have to be considered, and ultimately a judge will decide. These include:

·         You have pleaded guilty to owning drugs

·         You do not have any previous offenses associated with drugs

·         You had drugs in your possession for your own use and not to sell

·         You do not have any convictions for assault

·         You did not violate any parole, or did not have any felony convictions in the last five years

·         You did not participate in this same program in the last five years

Legal Help for California Penal Code 1000

A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for helping an offender qualify for the  Deferred Entry of Judgment program under California Penal Code 1000. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and is ready to help those who are interested in qualifying for DEJ. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Deferred Entry of Judgment.

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