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Alternative Sentencing

By Baker Associates

When found guilty of a crime, whether by decision or plea, the next stage in the criminal process is sentencing. At this stage, defendants need skilled and experienced representation to ensure that their rehabilitation needs are considered and that a fair and just sentence is imposed. An unrepresented defendant or a defendant poorly represented risks excessive jail time and other penalties. Alternative sentences authorized by law, include: Payment of a fine instead of prison time; Payment of restitution to victims instead of prison time; Suspended sentence upon a term of probation supervision that may include community service and/or restitution; Periodic confinement that may be served in a local jail or workhouse in conjunction with a term of probation; Work release; Community based alternatives in lieu of jail time (varies according to jurisdiction).continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on September 11, 2009 (boomark / email).