DEFERRED PROSECUTION INITIATIVE (DPI)

Highly recommend! Colin thank you so much for your dedication. Thank you for actually wanting to sincerely help and give us the best outcome we can get. You are by far one of the best. You helped my bf reschedule a court date after it was missed and was able to give him the same plea deal. Thank you again Colin.

Kassandra H

Absolutely wonderful! Collin was fantastic. He really fought for me and I am very happy with the outcome of my case. He really fought for my case to have a positive outcome and was supportive, easy to get ahold of when needed and walked me through everything. I would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone!!

Stephanie M

I would highly recommend Hoeller McLaughlin. They helped my husband on a probation violation case and did an excellent job. Dustin Trammel was our attorney and he communicated with us and was supportive and helpful throughout the process. Very good legal service and would recommend this firm.

Hillary G

Colin by far has been one of the BEST attorneys in Ft. Worth. His dedication and attentiveness really shows not only in court but with the client and family. Great communication, easy web portal and friendly staff. 5 stars are NOT enough. Thank you Colin

Stephanie Alvarado

I can not say enough about how grateful I am that Dustin Trammel was my attorney! Having no experience with court proceedings, Dustin explained everything and stayed in touch with me the entire time. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney! Very highly recommend!!

Brenna Mills

The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office offers a variety of Diversion Programs, including the Deferred Prosecution Initiative, which is designed to give first time offenders a second chance with sobriety through deferred prosecution, an alternative approach to traditional criminal prosecution.  DPI is available to offenders 25 years of age or older at the time of the offense.  Note: for younger first time offenders, see the Deferred Prosecution Program (DPP).

Our goal is to help our clients get accepted into the Deferred Prosecution Program (which allows for the case to be dismissed and become eligible for an expunction). Call today to see if you qualify for the Deferred Prosecution Initiative (DPI).

The Deferred Prosecution Initiative (DPI) is a limited supervision program designed to give first time offenders who are 25 years or older a second chance with sobriety through deferred prosecution. For clients who complete the program, your case will be dismissed and will be eligible for an expunction (wipe it off your record).

DPI is available to first time offenders, aged 25 years or older at the time of the offense, who have not been previously convicted or supervised for a Class B offense or above, and are willing and able to rehabilitate themselves.

Eligible Offenses:

  1. Possession of marihuana under 2 ounces – (M)
  2. Possession of marihuana 2-4 ounces – (M)
  3. Possession of marihuana under 2 ounces, drug free zone –(M)
  4. Possession of controlled substance (PG3), under 28 grams –(M)
  5. Possession of controlled substance (PG2A), under 2 ounces –(M((Limited to K2)
  6. Possession of controlled substance (PG2A), under 1 gram – (M)(Limited to K2)
  7. Possession of a dangerous drug – (M)
  8. Possession of marihuana 2-4 ounces, drug free zone –(SJF)
  9. Possession of controlled substance (PG1), under 1 gram –(SJF)(Excluding heroin and fentanyl)
  10. Possession of controlled substance (PG1A), fewer than 20 abuse units –(SJF)(Limited to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD))
  11. Possession of controlled substance (PG2), under 1 gram –Drug Free Zone ( F3)(Limited to amphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methoxymethamphetamine
    (ecstasy/MDMA), psilocybin, psilocin, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the form of edibles,
    vape pens, cigars, waxes, oils)
  12. Possession of controlled substance (PG2), under 1 gram (SJF)(Limited to amphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methoxymethamphetamine
    (ecstasy/MDMA), psilocybin, psilocin, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the form of edibles,
    vape pens, cigars, waxes, oils)
  13. Possession of controlled substance (PG2), 1 gram < 4 grams (F3)(Limited to methoxymethamphetamine (ecstasy/MDMA), psilocybin, psilocin,
    Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the form of edibles, vape pens, cigars, waxes, oils)
  14. Possession of controlled substance (PG2), 4 <400 grams (F2)(Limited to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the form of edibles, vape pens, cigars, waxes,
    oils)
  15. Possession of controlled substance (PG4), under 28G (M)

You are disqualified from applying for the program if:

  1. Recent juvenile adjudication or certifications
  2. Member of mental health priority population (other initiatives and diversion programs may be better suited for these offenders)
  3. Previous conviction or supervision for Class B offenses and above
  4. Previous participation in a diversion program
  5. Any gang affiliation
  6. Multiple offenses not occurring out of the same criminal episode
  7. Offense committed after first arrest or while on bond
  8. Injuring or placing anyone in danger during course of offense
  9. Gang related offense
  10. Any drug offense in which applicant is alleged to be manufacturing, delivering or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver

Call today at 817-334-7900 and let us help you get started with getting your first criminal offense dismissed and expunged from your record.

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