Other Benefits of Sober Living Environments
In addition to helping California DUI defendants avoid lengthy jail sentences, such sentencing alternatives as live-in rehabs/sober living environments have helped many DUI defendants improve the quality of their lives. While living in such a ‘sober’ environment, DUI offenders are often able to address any substance abuse problems with other individuals who are struggling with the same sort of issues. Additionally, live-in rehabs/sober living environments may also help
DUI offenders pay various fines that the court imposed because of the DUI offense. A stay in such a facility may sometimes be credited to
DUI fines and/or restitution at the rate of $30 per day or more, at the discretion of the judge. When judges sentence DUI defendants to jail as well as impose various fines on them, then the days spent in such environments are credited to the jail term first and then applied to any outstanding fines.
It should be noted that many DUI offenders who first begin a formal alcohol and drug rehabilitation program often will later transition into a live-in rehab/sober living environment. For many DUI offenders, these environments are a practical alternative to jail and/or fines. Experienced California DUI attorneys can review drunk-driving cases and determine if such a sentencing alternative is a viable option for DUI offenders. |