DUI Jail Alternatives in Alabama
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You’ve been arrested for DUI and you can’t get the idea of going to jail out of your mind. Don’t lose sleep over this, because with the right representation, you may never see jail. There are many alternatives to serving jail time and with the right lawyer you could “get out of jail free” so to speak. Here is a glimpse at some of the other jail alternatives.
Work Release:
Your probation department may designate a worksite for you. You must only go from work to home and to your treatment site.
Work Furlough:
With this type of program, you can keep your job, however you must return to a dormitory-style facility located at the jail to sleep at night.
Electronic Monitoring:
This is known as being under house arrest. You must wear an electronic ankle bracelet, which monitors your location at all times. In many cases, you are allowed to go to work or school, but must return home at a specified time.
City Jail:
After a DUI arrest, you may spend one night in a city jail instead of a regular jail. You can then be released the next day.
Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program:
DUIs are often viewed as someone having a problem with drug or alcohol. Your attorney can recommend that you seek help from a treatment program. Alcohol or drug rehabilitation programs may be residential or outpatient.
Sober Living:
Suitable for a person with a long-term addiction to drug or alcohol, this program involves living in a residence where all the people staying there are sober. This usually requires meetings, such as a 12-step program.
There are many options besides jail time if you are convicted of a DUI. Let an experienced lawyer find the best solution for you.
