Well.. the news here is that after calling a whole bunch of attorney and setting up appointments - they said that given the fact that she has no prior record - she might get 6-9 months of probation and community services. there is a Deferral program in this county and her record will be expunged in 5 years- that is the best case scenario. worst case - i will not even go to that depressing outcome...

I was wondering what is the difference between a diversion program and a deferral program?

thanks

Sunny