{"id":4689,"date":"2021-02-13T05:32:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T05:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cerbindefense.com\/?p=4689"},"modified":"2023-05-03T01:27:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T01:27:16","slug":"do-i-have-alternative-sentencing-options-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5dattorney.marketing\/staging\/cerbin\/do-i-have-alternative-sentencing-options-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have Alternative Sentencing Options in New York?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not all crimes are considered equal under the law and each has different penalties that can be imposed to deter someone convicted of the crime from committing it or another crime again. Jail is not always the best way to do this and in many cases, New York is using what is known as alternative sentencing to help rehabilitate convicted criminals instead of strictly penalizing them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to understand about alternative sentencing and when it may be available to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Alternative Sentences May Be Available?<\/span><\/h1>\n

There are several types of alternative sentences that can be imposed on a defendant. Sometimes, New York judges will be creative and impose multiple alternative sentences or a new sentence that is designed to specifically fit the crime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative sentencing may include one or more of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n