Is An Obstructing The Administration Of Law Charge Eligible For Pretrial Intervention (“PTI”)?

Pretrial Intervention, which is also referred to as PTI, allows nonviolent first-time offenders avoid a criminal conviction and any related fines and penalties. Third- and fourth-degree crimes are eligible for the PTI program. Participants are usually required to remain on probation for one year. Once the probationary period of the program is completed, the complaint is dismissed. A similar program known as Conditional Dismissal applies when someone is charged with a disorderly persons offense for obstructiion.