All You Need to Know About the DOC Motivational Bootcamp Program

If you’re facing a criminal charge in Pennsylvania, there is always a possibility that the charges might get dropped or reduced. However, if the charges are too severe, and a trial is out of the question, what’s the next step?

It is at this point that our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers at Logue Law Group aim to reduce the consequences of your conviction! For instance, if you’re facing an imprisonment sentence, we try to manage alternative sentences to make sure you stay out of jail!

The Motivational Boot Camp program is one of those very alternatives. It focuses on discipline and rehabilitation rather than just punishment. It is an intensive six-month program that offers you a chance to mend your mistakes without being behind bars.

Let’s take a closer look.

A Quick Look into the DOC Motivational Bootcamp Program

The Department of Corrections’ (DOC) Motivational Bootcamp Program, established in 1992, has a tenure of six months. And being set in a military boot camp style, the program requires participants to go through physical workouts, treatment for substance abuse, and educational classes, along with GED training for those who didn’t complete high school.

That being said, here are some of the purposes that this program is meant to fulfill-

• Offer a different alternative to a prison sentence.
• Promote rehabilitation and reduce the tendency to repeat offenses.
• Make the participants fully equipped with life skills.

If you complete all the requirements of this program, you’ll be released to a Community Correction Center near your home. Along with that, you’ll also be subject to close supervision for the next six months.

Eligibility Criteria

Now, let’s take a look at the eligibility criteria of the program-

• You have to be under 40 years old.
• You must not be convicted of any violent offenses like murder, rape, arson, sexual assault, robbery with a deadly weapon, or any drug delivery that resulted in death.
• Your original sentence has to be a state incarceration.

Having said that, you also need to know that judges don’t directly sentence you to boot camp. Rather,  a judge might sentence you following the usual guidelines and might recommend your name as a person suited to be the attendee of the boot camp program.

Also, you should know that your participation in the boot camp program is totally voluntary. You are always free to leave the facility. But if you choose to leave, you won’t be subjected to parole. In that case, you have to serve the minimum sentence.

How Can We Help?

This program is a great alternative, as it reduces the total time you have to spend in jail.

However, that’s only when your lawyer knows how to leverage the option. Hiring a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer becomes beneficial for the following reasons-

• They can check and determine whether you’re eligible or not.
• They can present arguments for alternative sentences.
• They can assist you throughout the application process.

At Logue Law Group, our team of expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers has years of experience in handling such cases. So, if you’re facing charges of substance abuse or addiction, don’t blame your fate, and consult with us to reach a definite conclusion. Dial 412-387-6901 or send an email to sean@seanloguelaw.com to schedule a free consultation with our experts today.