Category Archives: Misdemeanors

Criminal Diversionary programs for Misdemeanor Offenses in Delaware

There are all types of programs for first time offenders in Delaware:  (1) Probation Before Judgment in CCP, Superior Court, Family Court or JP Courts; (2) Arbitration, School Diversion and Probation Before Adjudication of Delinquency for juveniles in Family Court; and (3) First Offenders Program for Domestic Violence in Family Court for Adults.  The good...

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Delaware Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI)

There are more and more DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol) Roadblocks popping up in Delaware, and because the legal limit is .08, it doesn’t take much to get over that threshold.  If you are going to drink, make sure not to drive because you don’t even have to break any other traffic laws...

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First time Offenders (Misdemeanors) in Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, Family Court and Justice of the Peace Courts

There are all types of programs for first time offenders in Delaware:  (1) Probation Before Judgment in CCP, Superior Court, Family Court or JP Courts; (2) Arbitration, School Diversion and Probation Before Adjudication of Delinquency for juveniles in Family Court; and (3) First Offenders Program for Domestic Violence in Family Court for Adults.  The good...

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Traffic offenses, plea negotiations, points

When given traffic tickets, you should not just decide to pay them and not worry about going to court. Points can pile up quickly and you can avoid receiving any points by going to court and negotiating with the prosecutor.

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felony and misdemeanor levels in Delaware

There are different leves of felonies and misdemeanors in Delaware.  Felonies range from Class A (the most serious) to Class G felonies (the least serious).  Felonies are further classified as violent or non-violent felonies.  Class A felonies have a minimun mandatory sentence of 15 years and one could be sentenced to life in prison.  Class B...

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