Schuylkill County judges admitted two women charged with driving under the influence in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program.

Acceptance into the program is not an admission of guilt. If they successfully complete the ARD program, their records may be expunged.

Christine M. Verdier, 45, of Mary D, was charged by Schuylkill Haven State Trooper Thomas Robin with driving under the influence, first offense; driving under the influence, highest rate of alcohol (BAC .16+) first offense; disregarding traffic lanes; speeding, and careless driving on April 29, 2022.

Judge Charles M. Miller accepted Verdier into ARD for 12 months.

Miller ordered Verdier to pay $500 to offset the cost of the program; a $50 monthly fee; $150 in additional fees; have her license suspended for 60 days; successfully complete Alcohol Highway Safety School; serve 10 hours of community service; and pay $300 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund.

On the traffic lanes violation, Miller fined her $25 and to pay a total of $77 in fees.

The charges of speeding and careless driving were dropped.

Amber Dominique Marchiano, 34, of Cressona, was charged by West Penn Township police officer Glenn R. Laninger with driving under the influence, first offense; driving under the influence, highest rate of alcohol (BAC .16+) first offense; accidental damage to an unattended vehicle or property; reckless driving, and careless driving on Feb. 26, 2022.

Judge James P. Goodman accepted Marchiano into ARD for 12 months.

Goodman ordered her to pay $500 to offset the cost of the program; a $50 monthly fee; $150 in additional fees; have her license suspended for 60 days; successfully complete Alcohol Highway Safety School; serve 10 hours of community service; and pay $300 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund.

On the accidental damage to an unattended vehicle or property charge, Goodman fined Marchiano $300 and ordered her to pay a total of $77 in fees.

The charges of reckless and careless driving were dropped.