Alternative Sentence (Home Detention) provides greater sentencing flexibility so that offenders convicted of certain crimes may continue their employment or educations, live in their communities, and take part in court-ordered programs (such as DUI classes or drug treatment) in a community environment. Alternative sentences are intended to provide both punishment and rehabilitation. Judges in Maryland try to impose appropriate alternative sentences that fit an offender’s crime. , “alternative sentencing” describes the criminal sentences that are handed down as alternatives to time behind bars.
