Seven persons in pending criminal cases were placed in Carbon County's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition probation program for first time offenders on Tuesday by Judge Joseph J. Matika.

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, they then will face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.All were placed for a year.Anthony Bastien, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was placed on a driving under the influence charge. He was arrested on April 16, 2013, along Broad Street by Beaver Meadows police. Given a test, the result showed the presence of a controlled substance.He was assessed $600 for the cost of the program and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment. His license was suspended for 60 days, and he must render 50 hours of community service.Jessica Lynn Bitsko, 29, of Harrisburg, was placed on a DUI charge.She was arrested on Feb. 11, 2013, along Holiday Drive in Kidder Township, by state police at Fern Ridge. Given a test, the result showed the presence of a controlled substance.She was assessed $600 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation. Her license was suspended for 60 days, and she must render 50 hours of community service.Diana Colloty, 60, of Lehighton, was placed on a charge of retail theft. She was arrested on Oct. 22, 2013, by Mahoning Township police for an incident at the Wa-Mart store.She was assessed $450 and ordered to make restitution to Walmart for $122.62, and render 50 hours of community service, and stay off the store property for a year.Martin Stephen Ditsky, 66, of Lansford, was placed on a DUI charge. He was arrested on Sept. 21, 2013, along Market Street by Nesquehoning police. Given a test, the result was .19 BAC.He was assessed $550 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation. His license was suspended for 60 days, and he must render 50 hours of community service.Travel P. Greenzweig, 25, of Summit Hill, was placed on a charge of possession of a controlled substance-marijuana. He was arrested on Oct. 1, 2013, in that area of 465 Lake Drive, Lake Hauto, by Nesquehoning police.He was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service.Christopher Michael Hull, 20, of Kunkletown, was placed on a charge of retail theft. He was arrested on Oct. 5, 2013, by Mahoning Township police for an incident at the Wal-Mart store.He was assessed $450 and ordered to render 50 hours of community service. The stolen merchandise was recovered.Jessica Louise Mitchell, 58, of Lansford, was placed on a DUI charge. She was arrested on Sept. 1, 2013, by Lansford police. Given a test, the result was .11 BAC.She was assessed $500 and ordered to get a D&A evaluation. Her license was suspended for 30 days, and she must render 50 hours of community service.Each defendant must also pay court costs, which average about $1,000, and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while in the program.