Question

If a citation is paid while under Diversion, what happens to the Diversion opportunity and the right to appeal?

A) Diversion opportunity remains, right to appeal is forfeited
B) Diversion opportunity is nullified, right to appeal is forfeited
C) Diversion opportunity is nullified, right to appeal is retained
D) Diversion opportunity remains, right to appeal is retained

Answer 1

When a citation is paid while under Diversion, the Diversion opportunity is usually nullified, and the right to appeal the charge is forfeited. option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a citation is paid while under Diversion, the typical outcome is that the Diversion opportunity is nullified, and the right to appeal is forfeited. Therefore, the answer to the student's question is B) Diversion opportunity is nullified, right to appeal is forfeited. When someone accepts Diversion, they generally agree to meet certain conditions instead of proceeding through a trial. By paying the citation, the individual is effectively admitting guilt or accepting the penalty, which is contrary to the agreement to complete Diversion conditions, resulting in the forfeiture of the Diversion program benefits and the right to appeal the original charge.