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Just wanted to provide an update on this. I ultimately was able to procure my LTC despite this situation. Ultimately the issue of the pretrial diversion and whether it could be considered similar to a deferred adjudication was moot (although I do think I could have prevailed on that front as well). ...

I believe the difference is that deferred adjudication is AFTER a nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty finding is passed. The agreement is to dismiss it once a period is over, but you were still found guilty. In pretrial diversion, you have not plead nolo contendere or been found guilty, so it is...

I don't even want to know how much 8 years of a "high profile lawyer" must cost ya! GEEEZZZZ!!!!!! :shock: You say you don't want to know, but I bet you're curious :) I paid a $20K retainer on indictment, another $20K as we got into trial prep, and about $10K in other expenses. The way ou...

Yep, your lawyer should have a copy of the order of dismissal that was signed by the judge. The DOJ can move for dismissal all it wants, but until the judge signs the order, it ain't over. I have a copy of the order of dismissal. The DOJ moved and the judge granted. However, since even a standard d...

Welcome to the forum. I think this may be your clearance Nov. 2011: After I successfully completed the pretrial diversion program, DOJ filed a motion to dismiss . You need to contact the DOJ and ask how to get a copy of the disposition of the case. If it was truly dismissed, then you should be clea...

Hi! I've been searching around the forums for a while and haven't found this same question asked, so I'd really appreciate any advice. How is federal pretrial diversion - which is pretty rare, especially post-indictment - considered relative to Texas LTC eligibility? Here's a timeline of strange eve...