Three first-time offenders were placed in Carbon County’s Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program on Tuesday by Judge Steven R. Serfass.

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program their record will be wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it and or revoked from it, then they would face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.

The three were placed for a year on driving under the influence charges.

Michele Lynn Heberling

, 25, of Slatington, was arrested on July 16 by Palmerton police along Route 248. She refused a blood test.

She was assessed $550 for the cost of the program and her license was suspended for 60 days.

William Joseph Hydro

, 24, of Nesquehoning, was arrested on March 19 by Lehighton police along Route 443. A test revealed the presence of a controlled substance.

He was assessed $600 and his license was suspended for 60 days.

Michael J. Shafer

, 32, of Palmerton, was arrested on July 8 by state police at Lehighton along Spruce Hollow Road in Lower Towamensing Township. A test revealed a 0.20 BAC.

He was assessed $550 and his license was suspended for 60 days.

Each defendant must also pay court costs of about $1,000, a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program, render 50 hours of community service and follow any recommendation of their drug and alcohol evaluation.