Alternative Sentencing for Michigan Drug Crimes

Oakland County and Wayne County Drug Crime Attorneys

Have you been arrested for or charged with a drug crime? In Michigan, drug offenses are harshly prosecuted and punished severely. At Freedman & Freedman, we are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to helping our clients reach positive case outcomes and avoid the serious criminal penalties associated with drug crime convictions throughout all of Oakland County and Wayne County, including in Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Bloomfield Township, and the surrounding areas.

Depending on the particular case, a defendant may qualify for alternative sentencing in order to avoid imprisonment as the result of a Michigan drug crime conviction. It is important that your attorney be experienced in dealing with potential alternative sentences, as this may make a significant impact on what penalties you do face, including whether you are required to spend time in jail or prison.

What Alternative Sentencing is Available?

Whether you qualify for alternative sentencing, as well as the specific terms of your alternative sentence may vary depending on your unique case. If you have a prior criminal record, it will likely be much more difficult to obtain alternative sentencing and may be impossible altogether. However, if you are a first or second-time offender for a non-violent offense such as drug possession, you are likely to qualify. Following are possibilities to consider:

• Deferment of sentencing
• Treatment or rehabilitation program
• Community service
• Probation

There may be other conditions that you can complete in order to avoid imprisonment in jail or prison. Talk to a Michigan drug crime lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today if you would like to learn more about your particular options.

Explore your options in regard to an alternative sentence for your Oakland County or Wayne County drug crime case; contact a drug crime attorney today!