Alternative Sentencing
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).
At Baker Associates, we help those who have been found guilty of a crime seek alternative sentences instead of jail time. We do this by applying the purposes and considerations underlying Tennessee’s sentencing laws to the particular facts and circumstances of your case. We have had success in helping clients receive alternative sentencing in lieu of incarceration.
If you have been found guilty of a crime, don’t risk your personal freedom unnecessarily, call the experienced Sevierville criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates to discuss your case. Dial 866-853-2888 to discuss with an attorney whether any of these alternatives may be right for you.
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