Alternative sentences are usually only available as part of a plea bargain, where you agree to plead guilty to one or more criminal charges. Whether or not you can receive an alternative sentence depends on the particular facts of your case, the charges you plead to, the agreement that your attorney reaches with the prosecutor, and whether the judge is willing to accept that agreement. Alternative sentences can include alcohol or drug rehabilitation programs, community service, counseling and/or attending AA meetings, MADD VIP programs, probation, electronic monitoring under house arrest, and other sentences.