Seven first-time offenders in the criminal justice system were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program on Thursday by Judge Steven R. Serfass.

If a person successfully completes all conditions of the program, their will be wiped clean. However, if they fail to complete it, or are revoked from it, then they will face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.The following were placed:Travis Michael Jones, 24, of Palmerton, was placed for 18 months on a charge of terroristic threats and related counts.He was arrested on July 26, 2014, by state police at Lehighton, for an incident in the area of 490 Little Gap Road in Lower Towamensing Township.He was assessed $450 for the cost of the program, make restitution of $38 for the victim's lost wages, and ordered to render 75 hours of community service.DUI casesThe following were placed on driving under the influence charges. All were placed for six months because they had already completed their safe driving courses as mandated by the law.Noel James Behan, 65, of Jim Thorpe, was arrested on Sept. 27, 2014, in the area of Courthouse Square in Jim Thorpe by state police at Lehighton. A test showed 0.15 BAC.He was assessed $500, had his license suspended for 30 days, and must render 25 hours of community service.Frances Ann Benulis, 66, of Lake Harmony, was arrested on Oct. 16, 2014, along Route 903 in Penn Forest Township by state police at Fern Ridge. A test showed 0.30 BAC.She was assessed $550, had her license suspended for 60 days, and must render 25 hours of community service.Dorothy Rose Brice, 26, of Bethlehem, was arrested on Sept. 21, 2014, along Mauch Chunk Street by Mahoning Township police. A test showed the presence of a controlled substance.She was assessed $550, had her license suspended for 60 days, and must render 25 hours of community service.Tricia Gayle McGarvin, 54, of Palmerton, was arrested on July 12, 2014, along Delaware Avenue by Palmerton police. A test showed 0.18 BAC.Ellis Rush Jr., 65, of Everett, Bedford County, was arrested on Sept. 23, 2014, along Blakeslee Boulevard by Lehighton police. A test showed 0.14 BAC.He was assessed $500, had his license suspended for 30 days, and must render 25 hours of community service.Karen L. Miata, 49, of Lehighton, was arrested on Sept. 26, 2014, along Route 209 in Towamensing Township by state police at Lehighton. A test showed 0.09 BAC.She was assessed $450 and must render 25 hours of community service.Robert Charles Rice, 56, of Palmerton, was arrested on Oct. 8, 2014, along Delaware Avenue by Palmerton police. A test showed 0.17 BAC.He was assessed $550, license suspended for 60 days and must render 25 hours of community service.Each defendant must also pay court costs of about $1,500 and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.