Connecticut Alternative Disposition/ Accelerated Rehabilition
In Connecticut, there are several alternative dispositions to a criminal charge. One of those dispositions is the Accelerated Rehabilition (A.R.). As a general rule, do not rely on the state to suggest something short of a guility plea. Second, do not automatically apply for a program as most can only be used once.
The purpose of A.R. is to avoid a permanent criminal conviction for first offenders on non-serious offenses. To be eligible you must have: (1) never used A.R. before; (2) no previous convictions of a crime including certain motor vehicle offenses and (3) have not been adjudged a youthful offender within the preceding five years.
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