David Pflaum is an experienced and skilled criminal attorney with 30 years of expertise who successfully finds alternatives to jail and prison for his clients.
He accomplishes this goal by making effective presentations to the judge and the prosecution during the plea bargaining process and during the sentencing hearing.
He files written petitions and makes effective presentations in court to find alternatives to prison and jail for his clients.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
Every case is different. Each client is unique.
The key to avoiding prison or jail time is to have the defense attorney present the right information to the judge and prosecutor at the best time during the court proceedings.
The information should be well organized, highly persuasive, personalized, and tailored to fit the circumstances of the case.
Generally the most persuasive information that the defense attorney collects and presents in writing or during live testimony consists of the following information about the client.
- Work history
- Military history
- Medical history
- Community involvement
- Religious affiliations
- Letters of commendation
- Certificates of achievement
- Character references
- Specialized training
- Declarations of witnesses
- Statements of witnesses
- Payment of restitution
- Insurance information
- Mental health counseling
- Rehabilitation records
- Proof of disabilities
- Volunteer service
The use of this information in the right format presented at the best time makes a difference in the outcome of the sentence.
ALTERNATIVES TO JAIL
Work Furlough. This program is a facility at which a person can serve a custodial sentence and continue to work or attend school during the day.
If the client does not have a job or current employment, the work furlough facility will assist him or her in trying to find a job.
To qualify for work furlough, the client must have approval from the court and the probation department. There is also a daily fee for work furlough.
Clients who are serving custody time in work furlough are eligible for good-time work credits according to Penal Code section 4019. This means that the client will generally serve one-half of the custody sentence imposed by the court.
CPAC. County parole and alternative custody (CPAC) is when a sheriff supervises the person who is on an electronic monitoring program. This allows the person to serve his or her sentence from home. It is possible to work and participate in treatment while on CPAC.
To qualify for CPAC, a client must be approved by the court and the CPAC administrators. There is an application fee and daily charge.
SCRAM. Is the acronym for “Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring.” SCRAM is most often applied in cases involving an allegation of alcohol abuse, but also applies to persons who are under house arrest.
The company offers a standalone home curfew system that fully integrates in a single software application with our SCRAM Systems suite of electronic monitoring technologies.
Community Service. The client may be required to work in city organizations or perform clean up duties in and around your city.
Diversion and Rehabilitation Programs. The client is required to complete drug educational programs for a certain period of time as an alternative to going to jail.
If the client completes all required classes and programs, the client may avoid jail. The client may also have the criminal charges reduced or dismissed. If all classes are successfully completed, the conviction may be avoided.
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