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Drug Offenders May Qualify for Alternative Sentencing

By Steven Rodriguez

Most drug crimes in California are aggressively prosecuted as felonies and carry stiff sentences, often including mandated prison time. California’s tough Three Strikes Law can result in even more onerous sentences. As we discussed in our November 24 post, a number of things determine how drug offenses are charged and prosecuted, including the type and quantity of the drugs involved, whether the drugs are for personal use or sale, and any prior convictions. The circumstances of your arrest and record can also affect sentencing options. An experienced criminal defense attorney with an expertise in defending drug crimes may be able to arrange alternative sentencing. In California, when the defendant is non-violent, treatment for drug abuse and addiction is considered more appropriate than jail time...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on November 26, 2008 (boomark / email).