There is the potential for a deferred sentencing agreement that would involve a person entering a guilty plea to a DUI or other charge. Usually, the case is then delayed six months to a year. The person would complete certain classes, pay a fine, and perhaps make a contribution to a program called the Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
If they successfully complete all the requirements for sentencing agreements, they can withdraw their guilty plea and the case is dismissed. There is no conviction on the person’s record. There is also a potential Youth Rehabilitation Act treatment that would “set aside” a person’s conviction if, and only if, there is a guilty plea or guilty verdict at trial before the age of 22.
When a person is found guilty at trial or they enter a guilty plea it is still up to the judge whether the person would benefit from the treatment of the Youth Rehabilitation Act. That means the judge must believe that the person could really use this because of the potential adverse consequences that would affect them educationally or job-wise. For a deferred sentencing agreement, typically prosecutors do not offer it unless the person has below a .02 BAC.