Drug Treatment Programs in Federal Prison Allow for Early Release
Federal Residential Drug Abuse (RDAP) Programs
“One of the many lessons that one learns in prison is, that things are what they are and will be what they will be.”
Residential Drug Abuse (RDAP) Programs Shorten Federal Sentences
Most federal clients of ours want to know every available method of eliminating time in federal prison. One of the most common ways is for the client to be accepted to a residential drug treatment program. An RDAP program is an intense 500 hour rug rehabilitation program. What this does is reduce the inmates federal sentence.
How Does an RDAP Program Reduce a Sentence?
A federal inmate who completes the RDAP program can have their sentence reduced by up to twelve months. This is in addition to being released early into a halfway house for drug treatment.
Eligibility for the Federal RDAP Program
There are certain types of convictions and other activities that make one become ineligible for the RDAP program, such as having a firearm component to the underlying crime. Also, it is wise to request to the Federal Sentencing Judge placement in the RDAP Program during sentencing. Finally, it is a voluntary program that requires intensive participation.
You Must Understand How RDAP Works in Order to Increase Your Chance of Receiving it as Part of Your Sentence
A major mistake made by lawyers who are not experienced in federal criminal law is to represent to the federal court during sentencing that their client does not have a substance abuse problem. When this happens, you essentially become ineligible for the federal drug rehabilitation program. Why would you ever do this if your case involved you using drugs? As federal criminal defense lawyers, we have seen this mistake done far too often. That is why if you are charged with a federal crime in Michigan, give us a call and lets talk about how we can help.