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Can a person do community service instead of jail time for a DUI?
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∙ 11y ago
A friend of mine got a DUI in California, she stayed in the "drunk tank" over night and they sent her home the next morning. I believe it depends on the judge and if it's your first offence. She received only 2 days of community service. (Plus fines).
Added: Re; the first answer - the young lady referred to was EXTREMELY fortunate! It sounds to me as if she was charged with simple drunk and not DRIVING Under the Influence. However the remainder of the answer is essentially correct. It is up to the judge hearing the case as to what they decide to offer you.
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What is an example of a community based punishment?
Community based punishment is usually referred to as community service. This is often given instead of a prison or jail term.
What does it mean when lawyers write 'in lieu of'?
"In lieu of" is another way of saying "instead of" as is, "the offender has been sentanced to community service in lieu of jail time."
If one was not seen by a judge and put in jail for a week should that be put towards there sentence andor community service?
twoard there community service because he was not sent to jail yet.
What is a sentence for non-incarceration?
Incarceration is jail time so if a person is given a non-incarceration sentence it could be community service.
Did Chris Brown serve any jail time for beating Rihanna?
no he performed community service
How do you lower a jail sentence?
A plea bargain during trial or community service while in jail.
What are some alternative punishments to jail?
A criminal court can order restitution, fines, community service, and myriad other things. The only reason a person should go to jail is if that person poses a threat to others in a community. For example, a violent person should be in jail to protect other people.
How much jail time do you get for not doing community service?
If you have been ordered by a judge to community service as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence your probation can be violated by your probation officer. In turn if you do not do your community service you are looking at jail time.In most cases you can do 30 days in your county jail but can get as little as 10 days or more time to do community service/pay fines depends on your record and if they hade to bring you to court by local p.d.
What is the law for minor that shoplift?
probation or community service or 6 months in jail
Can schools give community service as a punishment?
It can be looked at both ways. It can be viewed as a punishment in that it is usually assigned as an alternative to having to serve jail time or pay a fine. It can also be viewed as a reward, in that it was offered instead of having to serve jail time or pay a fine. The choice of how to view it, is yours.
Is there a fee that could be paid to avoid jail?
Many Courts offer Community Service.
How do you get out of doing community service work?
You don't. You lucked out and got it in lieu of jail and only avoid jail if you do complete it and get it signed off.
