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Possible DUI Sentencing Alternatives in Kentucky

By Stephen J. Isaacs, Esq.

Kentucky DUI Attorney Stephen Isaacs of Isaacs Law Office has learned that some Kentucky courts are considering sentencing alternatives to jail for DUI offenders.  One such alternative involves continuous alcohol monitoring using a bracelet attached to an offender's leg. Evidenced-Based Continuous Alcohol Monitoring with a SCRAM bracelet allows those accused or convicted of DUI to maintain their sobriety and possibly avoid jail, while increasing public safety, along with:   Helping lower recidivism (by 45% in repeat DUI offenders who wore SCRAMx for 90 days or more) Providing better responses to treatment when combined with SCRAMx Letting offenders maintain family obligations, hold jobs, and contribute positively to the community SCRAMx is more commonly used with repeat DUI/DWI offenders, but can also ordered on first-time offenders who have aggravated circumstances like an extremely high blood alcohol content (BAC)...continue to full post

Full post as published by Kentucky DUI Defense Lawyer on May 18, 2010 (boomark / email).