If you are charged with a crime and have substance use issues, you can benefit from receiving services from a criminal defense attorney and a therapist.  A medical doctor such as a primary care physician or psychiatrist may also be involved in your recovery and legal defense. In most instances, it is best if the attorney and the mental health professional work together toward a common goal. This can result in a reduced jail sentence, less restrictive probation, the state dropping the case, or acquittal.

To get a better legal result, you may need to undergo rehabilitative treatment and stay on psychiatric medications. You may also be required to regularly attend a self-help group such as Alcoholics Anonymous and keep your appointments with your therapist 

 

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Although I am not a lawyer and can not offer legal advice. I understand the complexities of the law. Going though legal troubles can be stressful and sometimes damaging to ones  confidence, self image and overall well being for the rest of their lives. It is important to have someone who understands that your past is not your future. Working with a counselor while going through or after your legal troubles are behind you can be paramount in helping you become better than you were before or righting a wrong. Work with your legal team to create a plan that is congruent with any orders that have been passed down from the legal system. Offer one on one and family therapy to help create an action plan to keep you safe and out of trouble for the future. 

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