Dallas Alternative Sentencing Attorney

Texas Law Firm Helping Those Charged with Drug Offenses

In the state of Texas, more often than not, criminal offenders will receive harsh punishments like imprisonment.  However, in some cases where less severe crimes have been committed, defendants may be eligible for alternative sentencing.  Defendants may also be eligible for alternative sentencing if they do not have prior criminal convictions or if they are believed to be non-threatening to the community. 

Alternative sentencing is a program that offers an alternative to jail time.  When people are granted alternative sentences, they may be placed on house arrest, be placed on electronic monitoring systems, be placed on probation or be asked to partake in and finish a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. 

Dallas Alternative Sentencing Lawyer

One of the very first questions people ask after they have been arrested for or charged with a serious drug crime in Dallas is “Will I have to spend time in jail?”.  In some cases, the answer to this question may be “no” as there may be alternative sentences available.  A lot of times, drug crimes are committed by people who are addicted to substances.  The law recognizes this and would rather focus on rehabilitating the individual instead of punishing him/her.  Often times, instead of issuing a jail sentence, judges may order that a defendant complete a drug and alcohol treatment program, do community service or be placed on probation.  All of which are forms of alternative sentencing.

The key to avoiding jail time and to obtaining alternative legal consequences is to work with a capable Dallas drug crimes defense attorney who is willing to negotiate with prosecutors and to speak with judges to obtain the case outcome you desire.    

If you have been charged with a drug crime and are considering alternative sentencing, contact a Dallas Drug Crimes Lawyer at our firm today!