DUI: Is Jail Time the Best Answer?

Throughout the years, this question has been raised by many drunk-driving defense attorneys, legislators, and many others when it comes to sentencing individuals for driving under the influence (DUI).  A long-time supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) suggests that MADD advocate promoting the sentencing of individuals to treatment centers in lieu of jail.  Such individuals would be those who appear to be dependent on alcohol and/or who are mentally ill.  The supporter points out that “jail time can be counterproductive” sometimes.    

As a California DUI defense attorney, I have always felt that jail sentences are not always the best drunk-driving deterrent.  Finding in a DUI case the best alternative sentencing option that the judge and district attorney will accept is what a skilled California DUI attorney does.  As an experienced drunk-driving defense attorney, I have been able to obtain alternative sentencing options for many clients.  Such options include alcohol treatment programs, community service, house arrest, sober living programs, work furloughs, and probation.

If you have been charged with DUI in California, contact the California DUI Law Firm of Thomas Wallin today to see if you are eligible for alternative sentencing.  Our DUI defense attorneys represent individuals accused of drunk driving throughout Southern California, including Driving Under the Influence cases in Orange County , Los Angeles, Riverside , San Bernardino and San Diego.