New pathway emerges for some misdemeanor defendants in Gwinnett
The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office has expanded its use of pre-trial diversion as part of a broader effort to resolve certain misdemeanor cases more efficiently, officials said. Since taking office, Lisamarie Bristol said she has increased the use of diversion programs designed to give eligible defendants an alternative to traditional prosecution while still requiring accountability. […]
Gwinnett County Solicitor-General expands pre-trial diversion program
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office announced it would expand a pre-trial diversion program to resolve misdemeanor cases more efficiently and fairly. According to the office, Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol has expanded the pre-trial diversion program as part of a broader effort to resolve appropriate misdemeanor cases more quickly. The pre-trial program allows […]