Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Can I use my pretrial diversion for a vandalism charge in TN?


Asked on 2/09/12, 7:28 pm

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If otherwise qualified, a diversion is a means of disposing of a valdalism charge.

As of July 1, 2011 the vandalism must be for under $500 in damage (that is, a misdemeanor) or the District must be willing to reduce the charge to that amount. That is for pretrial diversion, a diversion without a guilty plea in advance..

A post-trial diversion may include vandalism of up to $10,000 (a class C Felony), but the Defendant must be willing to plead guilty.

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Answered on 2/10/12, 7:25 am


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