Juvenile that performs in front of a judge has a greater chance of getting a new look in the future says Shearer. Moreover these programs will be tailored individually to suit the defendants and the offense being charged. We can recognise your devices to give you personalised experiences and ads on the devices you use. Judges have a broad discretion in determining who is doing and cannot be judged as a first offender. Once the discharge is filed the criminal records are sealed from your official criminal history report. Juvenile offenders who appear in front of a judge have a higher chance of a re-appearance in the future Shearer said.Further these programs will be individually tailored to fit the defendant and the crime charged.We may recognize your devices to provide you with personalized experiences and advertising across the devices you use.Judges have wide discretion in deciding who does and does not get sentenced as a First Offender.When the discharge is filed the criminal records are sealed from your official criminal history report.