Will Jason Davis be Eligible for California's Deferred Entry of Judgment Program?
“Celebrity Rehab” alumni Jason Davis (grandson of the famous industrialist and philanthropist Marvin Davis) was arrested in Newport Beach, California two weeks ago for possession of a controlled substance. His arrest came only one-day after the Celebrity Rehab “reunion” show taping in which he claimed he was clean and sober. If the allegations are true…and Davis is still using drugs…he would be a good candidate for California’s deferred entry of judgment program.
California’s deferred entry of judgment program allows nonviolent drug offenders to participate in drug treatment in lieu of incarceration. If you successfully complete the diversion program, your drug charge(s) will be dismissed.
Clearly, a Celebrity Rehab alumni…someone with an obvious drug addiction problem…is in need of help. However, Davis’s criminal history will dictate whether or not he is eligible for deferred entry of judgment. If he has any prior drug-related convictions or has participated in another drug diversion program in the past five years, he will not be able to participate in this program, though he may be able to move his case to a California drug court where they are more amenable to accepting those with a known history of drug abuse.
