The system was created to address those veterans who are consistently facing various charges associated with addiction, homelessness, etc.
This special allowance, however, often enables vets who aren't on that group to take advantage of avoiding prison.
In January 2011, a Veterans' Court pilot program was established in San Diego.
Those are the more violent charges that include murder, manslaughter, homicide, rape or gang-affiliated crimes.
While in the program each veteran must attend weekly therapy and, more often than not, counseling for Post Traumatic Stress.