During the week of August 10 – August 14, 2020, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St.← During the week of August 3 – August 7, 2020, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St.The District Attorney commends the 23 rd Judicial District Court Judges, Sheriff’s Office personnel, Ascension Parish Council, and Parish President Clint Cointment for making this possible. It has been proven that rehabilitation is more effective than incarceration for individuals who suffer from addiction.

During the course of this program, offenders are required to maintain sobriety, steady employment, and follow rigorous guidelines implemented on a case by case basis to provide the needs of each offender. The District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program was implemented as a tool to assist those individuals in Ascension Parish who suffer from drug addiction.

This program is funded by the Parish of Ascension and led by Assistant District Attorneys Charles “Chuck” Long and Robin O’Bannon. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which was implemented in 2019 to target the needs of non-violent individuals who suffer from drug addiction. District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of eight adult defendants from the 23 rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program. This program is funded by the Parish of Ascension and led by Assistant District Attorneys Charles Chuck Long and Robin O’Bannon.

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