I didn't get full answer on my "battery charge" question.Any one knows what is PTP(pretrial program)?

Question

I received few answers on my question about how battery charge can affect me to get U.S.Citizenship,and I really do not care some personal feeling such as "no felony in this country"and etc.Who evere write this nazzi stuff only better them me is that he or she was born in U.S. other wise it,s probobly some one from phashist organization or etc.(ye I told you Mr.Rigt).Any way I don't want to get emotional and if anybody knows if PTP(pretrail program)offered by prosecure mean that I accept guilt charge,and most importent ,how it's going to be looks on my criminal history?Thank you in advence.

Answer 1

If it's what I'm thinking, another term for the program is "diversion." The idea is to allow 1st time offenders to stay out of the criminal justice system and avoid the long term effects a conviction can have on a person. You plead guilty and the court sentences you, but then suspends the sentence for a period of time during which you must meet several conditions, most importantly not breaking the law again. You may also have to pay fines, court costs, or enter some type of treatment program, depending on the charge. If you complete your court supervision period without further incidents, the charge is dismissed. The arrest will still show on your record, but your record will show the charges were dismissed. If you break a condition of the deal, like not paying your fines, missing a court date, or getting arrested again, the judge will impose the full sentence and you may end up in jail, and the charge will show as a conviction on your record.

Answer 2

I not sure if I understand your question completely, but I do have a family member that went thru that (PTI or PTP), it is basically a probation for a set amount of time, whereas as long as you don't get into any trouble in that time frame (and pay every month the almighty dollar), you will be cleared from taking a felony charge. On job apps, you will answer "yes" to "have you every been charged with a felony", but answer NO to "have you ever been convicted of a felony". It's usually a one time offer and pretty good deal considering the alternative. Hope this helps somewhat.