Pretrial intervention programs are often available for individuals charged with non-violent, first-time offenses. Instead of being convicted and forced to deal with the implications of a criminal record, the prosecutor may allow you to enter a pretrial intervention program. You must agree to follow the terms and complete the program to get the misdemeanor charges against you reduced or tossed out. Some of the potential requirements could include the following: Abstaining from drug or alcohol use Finding gainful employment Obtaining safe housing Wearing an ankle monitor Installing an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle Attending mental health counseling or group therapy Meeting with a probation officer regularly. Failure to fulfill the terms of your pretrial intervention program means the district attorney will move forward with the initial charges against you. This means you could still be at risk of the penalties associated with your offense if you do not complete your pretrial intervention program.