Most County Diversion Programs, like Dakota County, allow defendants to enter a probationary period that ultimately ends with their case being dismissed.  This article dicusses the specific requirements for the Dakota County Diversion Program. 

Washington County recently launced its new Veterans Court - a diversion program aimed at helping veterans in the criminal justice system deal with substance abuse and mental health issues. 

Best Legal Thriller Novels of All Time:

When you look at the bookshelf, it seems there is a new legal thriller being released every hour; however, across the years, a select few have clearly risen to the top and distinguished themselves as great. That said, below is a list of the elite crime-based books – the 10 best legal thriller novels of all time.