Alternative Sentencing is a program that can be an alternative to jail. The judge may use this alternative sentencing program to deliver a judgment that is appropriate and one the prosecutor will accept. The judge or prosecutor, having seen their fair share of drug violators will not just accept any alternative sentencing program. An experienced drug crime defense lawyer like Judin and Rogers can help find an alternative sentencing program that the judge, the prosecutor and our clients can all agree on.
Examples of alternative sentencing includes community-based programs, such as community service, work release programs, and graffiti clean up, as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
Who is usually eligible for Alternative Sentencing?
- The defendants who have not committed the ‘worst’ crimes and do not have a mandatory sentence imposed on them
- Defendants who have not committed numerous crimes
- Defendants who have not committed a serious felony, with or without the use of a weapon
- Defendants who do not pose a risk to themselves or the community and have ties to the community
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