Earlier it was reported that Jonny Craig of Dance Gavin Dance had been released from prison. It looks like it has now been confirmed that Craig has been sentenced to “complete time in drug rehab” and will be sent back to jail if he makes a mistake. You can read a full report below by clicking “Read More”.

Jonathan Craig was released on October 31st from Solano County (CA) Jail by order of the judge through California’s drug diversion program. Upon his release, Mr. Craig is court ordered to complete time in drug rehab, if he makes a mistake, he’ll be sent back to jail and likely be sentenced to serve some time.

Penal Code 1000 PC is California’s deferred entry of judgment (“DEJ”) program. It’s drug diversion that allows eligible defendants to be “diverted” out of the criminal court system and into a drug rehabilitation program. Eligibility into the program is based upon your charges, the defendant must be charged with using or possessing drugs (not selling them) and the crime committed must not involve any allegations of violence.