In this video, Varghese Summersett criminal defense attorney Benson Varghese discusses his approach to cases where the person charged has never been arrested or convicted of an offense before.

Video Transcript:

When a first-time offender contacts us or when their parent contacts us, we walk them through the potential outcomes of a case. And although for a criminal offense, jail or prison time is always a legal possibility, other than Class C offenses, we are trying to do more than keep them out of jail or keep them out of prison. For a first time offender, it is very important for us to secure an outcome that does not leave a conviction on their record. That might be done through a certain type of probation in Texas called deferred adjudication, and it might be done by negotiating a dismissal, either for conditions that are completed up front or by getting them into a diversion program meant for first-time offenders.

More Information:

We hope you found the information in this video useful. For more information, please visit our page on Tarrant County Diversion Programs and Deferred Adjudication.

Tarrant County First Time Offender Programs:

• First Offender Drug Program
• The Deferred Prosecution Program (DPP)

Want to learn more about Varghese Summersett? Please visit our page Why Us and Our Team.

Have you or a loved one been arrested for a crime? Please contact us today at (817) 203-2220 or reach out online for a complimentary strategy session. During this call we will:

• Discuss the evidence related to your case
• Discuss how we can try and avoid a conviction on your record
• Discuss potential defenses and resolutions such as deferred adjudication