Question

Do you think it’s fair that some first-time offenders have to serve jail time while others are allowed to enroll in diversion programs? explain.

Answer 1

yes, I think it depends on the severity of their first offense

Answer 2

Yes.

It IS fair because one person may have done something really severe (e.g murder) as a first time offence, which should definitely result in jail time, whilst another person might have done something that isn't anywhere near as bad such as stealing something smallish.