THE CRIMINAL COURT CONUNDRUM
Are there really no options?
Judges in the States of Oregon and Washington face similar practical and organizational problems in sentencing – complicated by restrictive legislation, jail and prison overcrowding, limited treatment resources, liability issues for community placement, budget cutbacks and a growing frustration on the part of the public. Similarly, defense attorneys struggle with a perceived dearth of viable options for both plea bargains and sentencing for their clients.

Answers for defense attorneys
Pacific Sentencing Initiative can provide the answers for these complicated legal problems. Pacific Sentencing Initiative applies a best practices approach to create acceptable plea bargaining and sentencing alternatives for courts. The innovative plans and proposals of Pacific Sentencing Initiative are fully consistent with the requirements of public safety. By applying the principles of therapeutic jurisprudence and dynamic risk management, defense attorneys sentencing arguments become effective and attorneys obtain favorable outcomes for their clients.
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Options ARE Available and Affordable
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1098 34th Ave. NW Salem, OR 97304
Phone: 503-588-5052 (Oregon) 360-737-9335 (Washington)
http.www. pacificsentencing.com
Email: wbrown@pacificsentencing.com or rfritzler@pacificsentencing.com