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Alternative Sentencing in California – 5 Common Types

Posted on January 26, 2021

There are five common types of alternative sentencing in California criminal cases. These are community service, home detention , drug diversion programs (per Penal Code 1000 ), drug treatment programs (per Proposition 36 ), and probation.

As to the latter, California law allows for either:

• misdemeanor (or summary) probation – for misdemeanor offenses , or
• felony (or formal) probation – for felony offenses .

“ Alternative sentencing ” is when a person completes his/her criminal sentence in the community (or at home) rather than in custody in county jail or state prison.

Some benefits of alternative sentencing include that a defendant:

• keeps his job,
• receives help to overcome an addiction, and/or
• can get more effective rehabilitation.

What is alternative sentencing?

An alternative sentence is where a person convicted of a crime completes his/her sentence in the community (via some type of community or state program) as opposed to completing:

• jail time, or
• prison time.

These sentences are often incorporated into a plea agreement or are awarded after a guilty plea.

Alternative sentencing options work to benefit:

• the accused (especially first-time offenders),
• the criminal justice system, and

As to offenders, alternative sentencing programs help keep them out of jail and prison . This means they can avoid:

• the loss of their job,
• the loss of their family,
• damage to their reputation,
• the loss of their home, and/or
• financial hardship.

Taxpayers benefit from these programs as well since an alternative sentence reduces the total amount of inmates that are incarcerated.

Note that persons convicted of a crime must seek the help of a criminal defense attorney to ensure they gain entry into one of these programs.

Most defense lawyers and law firms provide a free consultation . This means people facing criminal charges can get legal advice without spending a dime.

What is community service?

Community service is when a convict performs unpaid work in a neighborhood or community. The work is done to avoid incarceration or a fine. [1]

Judges typically have broad discretion in terms of deciding what type of community work a defendant has to perform. But note that any community service that gets imposed must:

• benefit the community as a whole, and
• be directly connected to the crime the defendant committed.

Community service is normally not available to defendants convicted of a serious felony or a violent crime.

Note that community service is different from work release furlough . The latter is a correctional program that allows certain inmates to be transitioned into a county-based institution and:

• leave the facility during the day to attend regular work, and
• return to the institution immediately after work for confinement purposes. [2]

What is home detention?

Home detention is when an offender gets confined to his/her home rather than a jail or prison. This alternative sentencing option is sometimes referred to as “house arrest” or “electronic monitoring.”

In addition to confinement at home, a judge may require a defendant to adhere to certain terms and conditions , like:

• curfew restrictions,
• random drug testing, and/or
• in-office face-to-face meetings or home visits with a parole or probation officer.

Depending on the facts of a case, a judge may allow a defendant to perform the following while on house arrest:

• attend school,
• go to work,
• travel to medical appointments,
• tend to family obligations, and/or
• receive counseling for substance abuse or mental health disorders.

What are drug diversion programs?

Penal Code 1000 PC sets forth California’s pretrial diversion program for low-level drug crimes (for example simple drug possession). Formerly known as deferred entry of judgment (“DEJ”), the program allows eligible defendants the opportunity to have their charges dismissed if they successfully complete drug treatment. [3]

Dismissal means that the defendant avoids a criminal record .

Initially, the prosecuting attorney will review the defendant’s case. If the defendant appears eligible for pretrial diversion, the prosecutor will advise the defendant and his or her attorney in writing.

Defendants sentenced to home detention may have to wear a monitoring device.

What is available via Proposition 36?

Proposition 36 , more commonly referred to as “Prop 36,” is a criminal sentencing initiative that was passed by California voters on November 7, 2000.  Prop 36 requires that eligible non-violent drug offenders serve their time in a drug treatment program instead of in jail or prison. [4]

Note that there are three major differences between Prop. 36 and Penal Code 1000 pretrial diversion:

• PC 1000 is applicable to a wider variety of drug-related crimes.
• 36 requires a guilty plea, after which the defendant is placed on formal probation and subject to a variety of additional terms and conditions.
• upon successful completion of pretrial diversion, the charges against the defendant are automatically dismissed. In a Prop. 36 case, on the other hand, the judge has the discretion to determine whether or not to dismiss the charges.

What is probation?

Probation is an alternative to jail in which an offender serves most, or all, of their sentence under court supervision instead of in custody.

California has two types of probation. These are:

• misdemeanor (or summary) probation , which is available to misdemeanor offenders, and
• felony (or formal) probation , which is available to felony offenders.

Under probation, an offender is subject to several terms and conditions imposed by a judge.

In some cases, specific probation conditions are required by law. For instance, people convicted of certain California crimes of domestic violence must complete a batterer’s program of treatment .

If a defendant fails to comply with a probation condition, the judge can:

• overlook the violation,
• modify the probation (for example, impose harsher terms), or
• revoke alternative sentencing and send the defendant to jail/prison. [5]

Some common conditions of misdemeanor and felony probation can include that the defendant:

• pay fines, court costs, and/or victim restitution,
• participate in individual or group therapy,
• complete treatment programs,
• complete community service,
• seek gainful employment,
• be subject to a restraining order,
• abstain from alcohol and/or drugs and attend a substance abuse program (in cases involving California DUI or certain California drug crimes),
• show up at all court dates,
• submit to random drug testing, and
• not violate any laws and no further arrests by law enforcement.

[1] Black’s Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition – “Community Service.”

[2] See California Penal Code 6260 PC.

[3] California Penal Code 1000(3)(d) PC.

[4] See California Penal Code 1210 PC.

[5] See, for instance, California Penal Code Section 1203.3a.

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Uber Alternatives: 9 Other Ridesharing Apps for Getting Around in Your City

Had enough of Uber and Lyft ? Turns out, there are many alternatives in the ridesharing space, depending on where you live and where you need to go. 

But which ones are the safest, and which ones are worth your time and money? 

We've broken down the 9 best ridesharing alternatives to Uber and Lyft, and which cities each one operates in.

With an app founded by entrepreneur Talmon Marco, Juno is a ridesharing service alternative to Uber focused on providing drivers a fair wage. Juno charges drivers a 30-40% lower commission than similar services, and will eventually offer their long-term drivers restricted stock units (RSUs), allowing them to own part of the company.

Juno riders can choose 3 types of rides: 

• SUV-style, for large groups 

The app lets you know approximately how much each fare will be based on the type of ride you select, and gives you an estimated arrival time — then, when you’re ready to hit the road, nearby vehicles are called to your location. 

Wikipedia states that Gett acquired Juno in 2017 and cancelled the driver equity program. No further information was available about what this merger means for long-term drivers.

More about Juno:

Standard fares on Juno:  RideGuru shares that Juno’s NYC pricing falls around the following (outside of times of possible surge pricing):

Initial charge: $2.55

Per Mile charge: $1.75

Per Hour charge: $21

Minimum charge: $8

Juno cities:  Juno is currently only in NYC , but plan on expanding so watch this space .

Are  there any sign-up fees or specials? We couldn’t find much on either subject, but it's definitely special that Juno riders can use in-app tipping to give their drivers a little extra, and can also enjoy 24/7 live phone, email and text support as needed. Plus, you can find Juno promo codes here .

• Gives customers a socially responsible, ‘driver-friendly’ alternative to competitors
• App usage is free
• Drivers are only charged a 10% commission
• Payments are done directly through the app
• Riders can travel on credit up to 90 days
• Promotional offers may end without notice
• Services are currently limited to NYC

Bottom line:

If you care about the hard work of drivers, Juno is for you. Be sure your driver is well taken care of while simultaneously ensuring your trip is hassle-free. Let’s hope they expand outside of NYC sooner than later!

With the aim of providing safe transportation for women, a new ridesharing service called Safr has emerged with unique in-ride security features designed for women, by women to present the top of the line in Uber and Lyft alternatives . If a rider feels unsafe during her ride, for example, they can press the Safe SOS button for help. Drivers are tracked via 24/7 real-time monitoring, as well, to ensure no rides are taken too far off the appropriate route.

Further, Safr drivers are personally vetted and screened through comprehensive background checks to be sure they meet the safest standards. Plus, the drivers, also all women, are paid higher than the industry standard, so you can feel good about using Safr. Additional safety features and more details about Safr can be viewed here . 

More about Safr:

Standard fares on Safr:  According to Curbed.com ,   an average Safr ride costs appx 10 percent more than UberX (or around   $1 more for an average $12 fare) - BUT the service says it also pays  its  workforce significantly more.

Safr cities: Safr is officially launched in Boston and Orlando with plans to expand into Atlanta , Dallas , San Francisco , and Washington .

Are there any sign-up fees or specials?  We couldn’t find any sign-up fees or recent deals offered for Safr riders, but when you  refer a new driver to Safr and they complete 25 rides in their first 30 days, you both get   $250. Safr also donates a portion of every fare to charities  supporting  women, children, animals, and the environment. Find Safr discounts here .

• Women reported this being a fantastic solution and makes them feel much safer to ride in the city, esp at night
• Smart safety features to protect both riders and drivers
• Portions of every fare donated to worthy causes 
• Women can empower other women as drivers when they choose this option for a ride
• Their CEO was arrested last year , but it was apparently on totally unrelated matters which had nothing to do with Safr 
• Some had trouble with the app being ‘glitchy’ and therefore couldn’t sign  up  for an account (you can also sign up through FaceBook, fyi)

We think Safr is brilliant for women, riders and drivers alike. With so many issues reported lately on matters of safety with other rideshare companies, this is most certainly a long-awaited and very welcome solution for many women riders. We hope they can get the app glitches fixed — and that the company comes to our town next because we would surely try it out!

Another of our favorite and more interesting Uber competitors is Via . Via brings together the comfort of premium riding and the ethical affordability of public transportation to offer a unique on-demand transit option. 

Since their launch in 2012, Via has broadened their availability from Manhattan to all of NYC, Chicago, and Washington D.C.   Download their app to get matched with others going your way and ride together along optimized routes for greater efficiency and eco-friendliness. Via has successfully provided over 30 million rides globally.

More about Via:

Standard fares on Via: To give you some idea, according to Crain’s New York Business ,  Via has been charging $5 to $7 per ride in Manhattan with trips to LaGuardia falling at around $25 and trips to JFK at around $40.   Additional passengers in the car are charged appx $5 each as well.

Via cities: 

• Washington, D.C.

They also license their technology to other companies for use in Austin, Texas; Kent, UK; and Paris, France.

Are there any sign-up fees or specials?  We could only find outdated offers at the moment, but they do offer gift cards for folks in their geographies who could use a ride. Get them here . Find Via coupon codes here .

• Punctual, safe drivers
• Lower prices than cabs
• Some reported having earned free rides when trying the app for the first time, and also later on by sharing promo codes with others 
• Occasionally drivers pick up on the wrong side of the street 
• Some reported being charged a different amount than quoted on the app
• Some did not like being asked to walk to a nearby destination for pick-up (this is requested often)

Via is likely worth the effort, is affordable and eco-friendly, and comes with a handy app. That said, some drivers are not as ideal as others — please report any that aren’t great. You  and Via deserve only the best.

Curb is actually a taxi app — the number one taxi app in the USA to be exact — and, in keeping with modern tech and apps like Uber, it allows riders to hail a taxi via an app on their smartphones. 

With 50,000 cabs and 100,000 drivers,  Curb connects drivers with riders in nearly every major  city. It also  provides professional, insured drivers to users through its fast, safe,  and convenient app, allowing taxi drivers to remain  competitive  nationwide. 

Currently owned by Verifone Systems and previously known as Taxi Magic, Curb asks users to set up an account after they download the app and enter your pick up or destination point. Don’t know where you are exactly? Stay put — Curb can use your smartphone’s GPS to find you. You’ll then find the estimated fare and you can select a payment preference (some cities offer in-app payment; others offer credit card or cash options) or do so at the time  of your ride. 

Get the Curb app here .

More about Curb:

Standard fares on Curb:  According to Ridester , since Curb is a taxi app, base fares are often higher than ridesharing — but should be cheaper during times of surge pricing. Estimate your ride's cost here .

Curb cities: 

• Arlington, TX
• Arlington, VA
• Los Angeles
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Are there any sign-up fees or specials?  Also according to Ridester, Curb has a special new rider   promotion going on, which offers $15 in credit for new riders who download the app and take a ride. Use the Curb promo code: 60p79a. You can also find all the latest Curb promo codes here .

• There are 3 ride options: 1. Ride Now: Request immediate pickup 2. Ride   Later: Reserve up to 24 hours in advance 3. Pair & Pay: Use the app   to pay for rides you hail with your hand (Available only in NYC,  Boston,  Philadelphia, Miami, and Las Vegas)
• Keeps taxi drivers competitive in the rideshare economy
• Professional, insured drivers are available
• GPS challenges, esp. with proper pickup/destination locations and memory
• Some had difficulties with the Access-A-Ride program

For the most part, Curb is a perfect service allowing those needing a ride to easily hail those driving taxis without standing out on the street. Don’t bank on GPS though, (never do that!), and if you use Access-A-Ride, be sure you know your rights before getting in any vehicle. You may, unfortunately, need to remind others of them - and possibly their supervisors.

HopSkipDrive

HopSkipDrive is a ridesharing app designed for children created by 3 busy car-pooling moms who recognized the need for more safe transport alternatives for kids. Parents can book rides for their own children at least 8 hours in advance using the company’s mobile app or website.  

HopSkipDrive pairs the child with a vetted “care-driver.” Parents then receive a ride confirmation, a photo of the driver, and notifications at the times of pick-up and drop-off — or they can track the ride live in real time with the HopSkipDrive app.

And, as HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland explains, “You can book HopSkipDrive for tomorrow, next week, or the entire next school year.”

More about HopSkipDrive:

Standard fare on HopSkipDrive: The San Diego Union Tribune cites costs starting at $16 per trip for private rides, but parents can share costs by sending kids in carpools, reducing the fare to as low as $7 per child.  

HopSkipDrive cities: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Bay Area of California as well as Denver, Colorado

Are there any sign-up fees or specials? HopSkipDrive promo codes can be received from a current riding family and are valued as one credit, or a single ride up to $20.00. You can also find more HopSkipDrive discounts here .

HopSkipDrive pros:

• A great solution for busy families with parents needing to be 2 places at once
• Safe, vetted drivers
• Parents receive photos and bios of drivers ahead of time, as well as their vehicle and license plate number
• Easy to use app

HopSkipDrive c ons:

• A few complained about driver punctuality and customer service attitude (but they were in the minority; HopSkipDrive maintains a solid 4 stars on Yelp)
• Minimum rider age allowed is 6 (unless accompanied by parent who brought their own car seat)

Bottom Line:

HopSkipDrive is a brilliant solution for super busy families. Most reported experiences have been stellar on the Yelp review site. Feel free to call customer service and ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel comfortable placing your child in a stranger’s car - I know I would!   But  overall this seems like a great idea if you’re pressed for time and have kids waiting for rides. 

When Michael Broome visited the Bahamas, he was struck by how difficult — and pricey — it was to get a taxi or any alternatives to Uber and Lyft when he needed one. 

After he returned home, he came to create GetMe Ride , allowing customers in his favorite vacation spot to not only hail taxis through a super handy smartphone app, but to also control their orders and track their drivers and routes through the app’s GPS technology. 

GetMe drivers are thoroughly vetted and certified, must have at least two years of experience, and, according to the Nassau Guardian , the company is contracting more than 75 independent, licensed drivers throughout the country currently. 

To  use the service, download the GetMe app, create an account, fill in your pick-up/destination, group size/vehicle type, and get ready! Your ride should be available shortly. GetMe Ride also has wheelchair-accessible vehicles and tour buses. Payments are made securely through the app so no cash is exchanged. Register to use GetMe Ride here . 

More about GetMe Ride:

Standard fares on GetMe Ride: This information could not specifically be found,   but the company states that the cost per ride will be calculated per mile, with a flat rate set for luxury vehicles.

GetMe Ride Cities: None int he continental U.S., but it's available to plenty of Americans who visit the Bahamas, and they plan to expand to Jamaica as well. 

Are there any sign-up fees or specials? None could be found.

GetMe Ride pros:

• 85 contracted drivers are currently set to work for GetMe Ride
• Free download works with iOS and Android
• Fully endorsed by Minister Kwasi Thompson of Grand Bahama
• Local taxi union was impressed with the app; happy that it caters to local taxi drivers

GetMe Ride c ons:

• Not found on any review sites yet

GetMe Ride sounds like a great option for anyone visiting the Bahamas! Although other options already exist, they probably don’t offer booking this conveniently.

San Francisco-based Wingz offers transportation primarily to and from U.S. and international airports, but has also recently expanded to offer Uber alternatives including around-town rides and working with senior care facilities.   

Previously known as Tickengo, Wingz is a peer-to-peer transportation alternative which offers scheduled, private, fixed-price rides in at least 30 major American cities. Wingz also lets users request specific drivers and build lists of their favorite drivers for future rides.

More about Wingz:

Standard fares on Wingz: According to MapHappy , Wingz is higher than main competitors on trips to/from major airports. For example, scheduling times for airport transport from 2 hours to 2 months ahead of time ran up to $34 with Wingz in several major cities (with competitor prices being around $26). However, during surge pricing times, Wingz will probably be cheaper.

Wingz cities: 

• San Antonio

Are there any sign-up fees or specials?  Save $5 on your first booking with Wingz here , and find more Wingz promo codes here . 

Wingz pros:

• Cheap and friendly
• Easy to book
• Excellent communication and contact with customer service
• Prompt, courteous, professional drivers

Wingz cons:

• A few reported mix-ups on pick-up times and drivers not showing up (this was 3 out of appx 22 positive reviews, however)

Wingz appears to be a decent option for airport travel (some have used it otherwise, but most reviews we found were focused on airport travel). Booking far in advance may warrant a confirmation call or email as the date of arrival nears to make sure nothing has been accidentally forgotten or erased. 

Somewhere between a peer-to-peer rideshare and a rental car stands Getaround , another Uber alternative where customers find a car to ‘share’, rent it, and then unlock it with their smartphone app. Available in more than ten cities including Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C., Getaround is setting up to become a top competitor in app-based transportation. 

Its 2 main areas of uniqueness are:

• Rental by the hour
• Getaround cars are all accessible via the app - no keys need to change hands

More about Getaround:

Standard fares on Getaround:  Starting at $5 - $8 per hour; and booking fees are  an additional 3% of the trip price. If you ride over 200 miles in a  day, extra fees apply. You must also refill the fuel to the level it was  at time of pick-up.

Getaround cities: 

• Washington, D.C. 

Are there any sign-up fees or specials?   For your first trip, you’ll need to pay $10 for a DMV check and leave $150 on your card for a security deposit until your rental ends. You can look here for more Getaround promo codes , too.

Getaround pros:

• Rentals are offered both hourly or daily
• All Getaround cars are accessible via the app - no keys need ever change hands
• Renters  can be as young as 19 years old (if they meet certain criteria, i.e.  clean driving record; they also pay more for every year younger than 25  they are)
• Insurance is included in the cost of the rental
• Available on both Android and iPhone

Getaround cons:

• Cancellation less than 24 hours before the trip begins results in a fee of 50% of the trip price
• Late returns are fined $50 per hour the car is late
• Unauthorized drivers are not allowed; anyone caught allowing unauthorized driving is charged $250

Getaround is perfect if you prefer to drive the vehicle yourself (I know I do!), especially if you just need the car for a few hours and don’t want to  deal with the rigmarole of renting a car from a major car rental company. It might get a little pricey if you’re younger than 25, though, or if you break any of the aforementioned rules!

Addison Lee

Popular with corporate clients, London-based Addison Lee provides premium chauffeur service worldwide with a global fleet of 6,500 cars throughout  the UK as well as several American cities including Los Angeles, San  Francisco, Philadelphia, Stamford, Princeton, NYC, and Long Island City.  

Book your ride easily via app, phone, or the web, or you can call their  Global Call Center at 1-888-888-5466 or 1-201-529-1452. Their lines are  open 24 hours a day. You may also email them for information at: [email protected] . They are currently recruiting as well (and the benefits look sweet), so interested drivers should apply here .

More about Addison Lee:

Standard fares on Addison Lee:  While prices are not listed, you can get a quote here . (Addison Lee prices are said to be appx 50% higher than Uber X, to give you some idea of the range.)

Addison Lee cities: 

• Long Island City

Are there sign-up fees or specials? When we called the company today (note: it’s a Sunday afternoon) to get information, we were given personal, polite attention immediately and all our questions were answered. (How often  does that happen on a Sunday afternoon??) We were informed that there are none of either currently being charged or offered.

Addison Lee p ros:

• Maintains a solid 4-star rating on TripAdvisor
• Polite drivers
• Clean, modern vehicles
• Prompt customer service

Addison Lee c ons:

• Expensive to some 
• Some reported extra charges per minute when riders are late to board - even if their plane was late arriving

Polite,  prompt drivers, clean vehicles, and relaxed rides. Addison Lee is usually perfect if you’re being taken from home to the airport, but being picked up at the airport can be a difficult situation timing-wise,  so to avoid extra fees for delay, some chose rides elsewhere.

International rideshare services

Need something in a city outside the U.S.? Don't fret! Just look into some of these:

• In London, for women only: London Lady Chauffeurs
• In Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Belgium, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, Poland, UK, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, India, Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Mexico, and Brazil: BlaBlaCar
• In Europe: MyTaxi
• In Southeast Asia: Grab
• In India and Australia: Ola
• In London: Kabbee
• In Europe and Africa: Taxify
• In Brazil: 99taxis
• In Singapore: Ryde
• In Russia: Yandex.Taxi