Deferred entry of judgment is a program wherein a person pleads guilty to an offense. The court will then continue the case for a specified period of time. The person then has the opportunity to complete specific conditions during that time period.  If you successfully complete the conditions, the case is dismissed. Recently, The Cohen Defense Group had a case in Roseville where the client received a deferred entry of judgment. They pled guilty to petty theft. The case was continued for three months. The defendant had to follow all the laws. She was successful, and the case was then dismissed. This allowed our client to keep her job, and to avoid jail time. It is often an option in drug cases, and it is an option we will pursue for you whenever possible.