Are Alameda Co. Courts offering sentencing opportunities in lieu of jail?

San Leandro, CA Viewed 13 times. Posted 7 months ago in Criminal Defense

484 is the charge. I have a residence, children, am on Rx medication that is not distributed by Al Co jail(found out the hard way going through withdrawals from a legit Rx last time). Just got off parole for non violent offence, 459 2nd. No strikes. Picked up charge because was off medication and that is when I get in trouble w/ a compulsive, stupid action. Can a lawyer guarantee getting me on home confinement as opposed to jail time? What is the criteria? I did get sited out. I have an upcoming court date. Also what is pro-bono?

Answers (1)

John M. Kaman

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 7 months ago.

No lawyer can guarantee you a particular result. If you have two 459s and a new 484 it is very unlikely you'll get home detention. Pro bono is a lawyer who takes on a case for free. Few criminal lawyers do this as most people who can't pay qualify for the PD.

John M. Kaman

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