Nine first-time offenders in the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program on Thursday by Judge Joseph J. Matika.

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program, their record will be wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it or are revoked from it, they will face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.All were placed for a year, unless otherwise noted.Mary V. Brown, 53, of Blackwood, N.J., was placed on a driving under the influence charge. She was arrested on Oct. 3, 2013, along the turnpike in Kidder Township. Given a test, the result showed the presence of a controlled substance.She was assessed $600 for the cost of the program and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment, license suspended for 60 days, and render 50 hours of community service.Dominic Chickilly, 23, of New Ringgold, was placed on a charge of theft by unlawful taking. He was arrested on Oct. 18, 2013, by Lansford police with Alex Gildea the listed victim.He was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.Yesenia Delapaz, 35, of Mount Pocono, was placed on a charge of fraud-false insurance claim. She was charged by Nesquehoning police.She was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.Alexander Kevin Dreher, 24, of Lehighton, was placed on a possession of a controlled substance-heroin charge. He was arrested by Mahoning Township police on Aug. 14, 2013, along Pine Street.He was assessed $450, ordered to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance on D&A use and render 50 hours of community service.Cassandra L. Frimmel, 25, of Nesquehoning, was placed on a simple assault charge. She was arrested on April 15, 2013, with Sara Curtis the listed victim.She was assessed $450, and ordered to render 50 hours of community service and have no contact with the victim.Bonnie Lee Hunsinger, 56, of Hazleton, was placed for six months on a charge of acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation. She was arrested on Sept. 5, 2013, by Kidder Township police for an incident at Carrigan's Pharmacy.She was assessed $450, and ordered to get a D&A evaluation and stay out of the pharmacy.James Kennedy III, 28, of Lehighton, was placed on a DUI charge. He was arrested on Aug. 23, 2013, along Mahoning Mountain Road by Mahoning Township police. Given a test, the result was 0.26 BAC.He was assessed $550 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, zero tolerance on D&A use, license suspended for 60 days and render 50 hours of community service.Jacob Leonard Lazar, 22, of Weatherly, was placed on a DUI charge. He was arrested on Aug. 22, 2013, along Back Mountain Road in Lehigh Township by state police at Hazleton. Given a test, the result was 0.20 BAC.He was assessed $550 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation, license suspended for 60 days and render 50 hours of community service.Megan M. Welsh, 21, of Lansford, was placed on a charge of retail theft. She was arrested on Nov. 30, 2013, by Mahoning Township police for an incident at the Wal-Mart store.She was assessed $450 and was ordered to render 50 hours of community service and stay out of the store.Each defendant must also pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.