There are several Connecticut diversionary programs geared towards those who need help with substance abuse. In this episode, Connecticut criminal defense attorney Rob Fontaine discusses the Pretrial Drug Education and Community Service Program. This program is designed to assist those charged with drug crimes in getting them the treatment that they may need, as well as giving them an opportunity to give back to their community through community service. Rob discusses eligibility, fees and costs, and the benefits of program usage for defendants.

The Pretrial Drug Education and Community Service Program is designed to teach those with substance issues about the long term health issues of substance abuse and how to overcome their issues.

Those eligible for this program are those charged with crimes such as the use, possession/deliverance of drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled substance; or possession of less than ½ oz. of cannabis type substance. To be eligible, you also can't have already used the Drug Education Program or the Pretrial Community Service Labor Program twice.

Rob goes into more detail about the program on this podcast. For further assistance, make sure to contact a Connecticut criminal defense attorney. You can also visit our website for more resources, and make sure to follow Attorney Fontaine on Facebook!