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  1. Alternative Sentencing: Fines, Probation, Community Service, Deferred Adjudication

    Sentencing Alternative Sentencing: Fines, Probation, Community Service, Deferred Adjudication

    Alternative sentencing usually provides criminal defendants a way to avoid serving a jail or prison sentence. The most common alternatives include suspended sentences, fines, probation, community service, restitution, deferred adjudication and pretrial diversion programs. A judge will use a...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • community service criminal fines deferred adjudication no contest plea nolo contendre pretrial diversion programs probation restitution suspended sentence
    • Category: Criminal Law
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