May 30, 2012 By Paul Wallin

YES. In a high percentage of our misdemeanor cases our clients are allowed to do something “other” than time in county jail. Everyone of our criminal defense lawyers knows “their courts” extremely well and knows what is available as alternatives to jail time in that court. In many courts you can receive “community work service” instead of jail time. In other courts you can be ordered to do “home confinement” in lieu of jail time. Some courts allow for “work release” so you can work at your job and only sleep in custody and get credit as if you were in jail the entire day. Every court has its own “alternatives to jail time” and that is why it is so important to speak to a criminal defense attorney who is very familiar with the specific court where you are facing the criminal charges.

AUTHOR: Paul Wallin

Paul Wallin is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Wallin a premiere Southern California attorney. Mr. Wallin founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Wallin has been successfully representing clients for more than 30 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, manslaughter, sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Wallin also helps clients with family law matters such as divorce and child custody.

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