QUESTION
How much jail time could I serve if I opt out of drug court?
Asked on Jun 06th, 2011 on Criminal Law - California
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I am a current drug court participant who has served some time in the county jail, court ordered sober living, court ordered transitional living shelter and court ordered drug rehab for that drug offense. If I decide to opt out of drug court how do I calculate the amount of time served and amount of time left to serve if any?
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Anthony Lowenstein
It depends on the charges.
Answered on Jul 12th, 2013 at 12:02 AM
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You'll get the answer to that from your attorney, who will negotiate with the DA and judge for a decision. If you entered a plea with deferred sentencing in return for the program, look at your Probation and Sentencing paperwork, it will specify the jail/prison time you were ordered to serve. The time in program does not count as credit for jail time sentenced. If you drop out, you just wasted that time. If serious about hiring counsel to help you in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 3:02 PM