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Hi there and thank you for your question. The short answer is that while there is a lot of variance from state to state, there is also variance (in my experience) from judge to judge. I would expect the number of past convictions would be factored, as well as any existing probation and parole requirements to be factored in. I encourage folks to consider getting as much treatment as possible. If you are to appeal to the court for less treatment, it should be based on economic hardship and/or needs of family members, in which case I would encourage you to seek day treatment or outpatient services. Your best bet may be to get an assessment completed by an addictions professional and present those findings to the ADA in charge of your case. Good luck and please make your recovery a priority!
About the Expert
Jim LaPierre
LCSW, CCS
Brewer, United States of America
Specialties
Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Spirituality, Divorce, Compulsive Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, OCD, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life
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