What exactly is deferred prosecution in north carolina?  I know
someone who was charged with a felony offense and was a first time
offender and got deferred prosecution.  What happens after the time
and community service is up?

Dear MLS, 

I could have sworn that I've already answered a question on the
subject, but perhaps I am turning senile, and I meant to answer it
last time.

In any case, "Deferred Prosecution" is an agreement made between the
offender and the DA (upon the offender's request): the offender would
plead guilty and agree to make remand through community work or
similar activities (rehab, for example). Upon the successful
completion of the programme, charges are dismissed.

See: 
What is deferred prosecution?: Mecklenburg County Sheriff - FAQ
<http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/MCSO/Divisions/Courts+Division/FAQs/home.htm#deferred>

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need nay
clarification on this answer before you rate it.

---

Request for Answer Clarification by mls1212-ga on 09 Feb 2006 07:31 PST

More of what i was wondering is, what happens to the charge after it
is dismissed?  Is there any other way that the charges can be taken
off of a criminal record or expunged?  It just seems weird because
without deferred prosecution the charges would most likely be droped
to a lesser charge with an agreement.  Isin't there also some way to
do that after the term is over?

---

Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 09 Feb 2006 13:44 PST

Dear MIS, 

This really depends on the nature of the deferred prosecution agreement.