Could you be eligible for an alternative sentence? Custody alternatives, also known as alternative sentences, are options used in criminal conviction sentences.
Alternative sentences are often the best option for the courts, for society, and for our clients. Considerations include:
- Your criminal history.
- Your age.
- The affect of the crime on the victims.
- Whether there were extenuating circumstances.
- Whether drug addiction or alcohol abuse played a role.
- Whether you have an underlying mental health.
- Your remorse.
Alternative sentences can include different combinations of the following:
- House arrest.
- Electronic monitoring.
- Community service (including CalTrans) and community labor.
- Drug rehabilitation and halfway houses.
- Alcohol treatment programs, halfway houses, or Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Gambling addiction treatment programs.
- Therapy.
- Probation, supervised or unsupervised.
- Restitution.
- Restorative justice.
Judges typically determine whether to impose alternative sentences based on the severity of the crime as well as individual circumstances surrounding you and your case.
We know how to navigate through the Contra Costa County court system. Attorneys Ronald Rives and Paul Rives can present your case to the judge as a citizen, not simply as an offender. This can increase your alternative sentencing options.
Telephone us today at 925-432-3511 or use our online form located here for a free analysis of your case.
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