Three 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 record is wiped clean. If they fail to complete it, or are revoked from it, they would face trial on all pending charges. A person does not admit guilt in entering the program.

Each were placed for a year.

John Kaboly,

53, of Lehighton, was placed on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested on Dec. 27, 2019, by Lehighton police.

He was assessed $450 for the cost of the program and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendation for treatment and render 50 hours of community service.

Angela L. Collier,

39, of Slatington, was placed on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested on July 19, 2019, by Lansford police.

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

Robert J. Stiuso,

20, of Jackson, New Jersey, was placed on a charge of possession of marijuana. He was arrested on Jan. 17 by Nesquehoning police.

He was assessed $450 and ordered to get a drug and alcohol evaluation and render 50 hours of community service.

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