San Diego offers alternative sentencing programs for defendants who qualify. This gives a defendant other options than just going jail.

A judge may impose one or more of the alternative sentencing programs when the judge believes it to be an appropriate punishment for the crime committed.

A skilled San Diego criminal attorney will be able to work with the prosecutor and the judge to obtain an alternative sentencing program that will be acceptable to all.

Alternative sentencing programs include performing community service, participating in drug or alcohol rehabilitation and education programs, work release programs, electronic monitoring and house arrest programs.

Alternative Sentencing Eligibility

• A mandatory sentence has not been imposed on the defendant.

A mandatory sentence is a decision by a court in which judicial judgment is limited by State Laws. Usually, those convicted of specific crimes must serve a set amount of time in prison. If you or a loved one is facing a mandatory sentence, you need the experience of a skilled San Diego criminal attorney to help fight for you.

• The defendant has not been convicted of numerous crimes.

The fewer convictions you have on your record, the better your chances are of getting the charges against you dropped, or your sentence significantly reduced. San Diego criminal attorney Victor Orsatti has helped numerous San Diegans reach favorable verdicts throughout his career.  

• The crime committed was not a serious felony.

Felony charges that are not as serious in nature can sometimes be dropped to a misdemeanor. It takes an experienced criminal attorney that knows the system to get you the results you deserve. Anyone who has been charged with a felony should contact an attorney immediately.

• The defendant will not pose a risk to the community or themselves.

If the court does not see an individual as being a potential threat to themselves or the public, they have a better chance of avoiding jail time and receiving a lesser sentence like probation. San Diego criminal attorney Victor Orsatti will provide you with the defense you need to avoid spending time behind bars. Call now to set up a free consultation.

The criminal attorneys at The San Diego Law Center know how to effectively present alternative sentencing options to the prosecution on behalf of our clients. San Diego Law Center For A Free Consultation call (619) 933-4688.