Three defendants in pending criminal cases were placed in Carbon County’s Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program for first-time offenders on Thursday by Judge Steven R. Serfass.

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

Derek Hoffman

, 31, of Wilkes-Barre, and formerly of Jim Thorpe, was placed for a year on a charge of criminal trespass. He was arrested on Sept. 2, 2018, by Jim Thorpe police for illegally entering a residence along Pine Street.

He was assessed $650 for the cost of the program and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.

Janet Lee Marsolick

, 60, of Lehighton, was placed for a year on a charge of possession of marijuana. She was arrested on Oct. 4, 2017, in the 200 block of Carbon Street by Lehighton police.

She was assessed $650 and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment and render 50 hours of community service.

Shay Angel Warner

, 23, of Stroudsburg, was placed for a year on a retail theft charge. She was arrested on Oct. 19, 2018, by Palmerton police.

She was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.

The three also must pay court costs of about $1,000 and a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.