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Sober Living Environments in Orange County DUI Cases
Although an Orange County DUI conviction can carry punishments such as jail, fines, and license suspensions, there are sentencing alternatives available that may reduce or eliminate potential jail time. One alternative sentencing option is a sober living environment. The best way to determine if you are eligible for alternative sentencing such as a sober living environment is by contacting a qualified Orange County DUI Defense Lawyer.
Sober living environments in an Orange County Drunk Driving cases can sometimes provide a viable alternative to mandatory jail sentences. If an Orange County DUI defendant is sentenced to jail, days spent in a sober living facility will be credited toward a jail sentence. In jail, the OC DUI defendant will not receive the treatment and counseling that a defendant would get in a sober living environment. In addition to keeping an Orange County DUI offender out of jail, sober living environments can help individuals with substance abuse address their problems among people struggling with the same issues. For many individuals, stays in sober living homes help to address a long-term alcohol or drug abuse problem.
Sober living environments are especially appropriate for individuals who have had multiple Orange County DUIs or alcohol problems that have not responded to past attempts at treatment. All residents are required to participate in planned daily activities, such as group meetings and 12-step programs. Each resident is required to contribute to the running and functioning of the household by performing household chores.
Commitments to sober living environments also may help convicted Orange County DUI drivers pay the considerable fines imposed by the court. A stay in a sober living facility may be credited to fines or restitution the rate of $30 per day or more, at the discretion of the court. When the court sentences a defendant to both jail and a fine, days spent in sober living environments are credited to jail sentences first before being applied to outstanding fines.
For some individuals, sober living environments can be a viable and beneficial alternative to jail. An experienced Orange County DUI Defense Lawyer can provide more information about sober living environments or other available sentencing alternatives.
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