S9:E8 Connecticut Diversionary Programs - Community Service Labor Program

In this episode, Attorney Rob Fontaine discusses the Connecticut Community Service Labor Program (CSLP), which has undergone changes since its creation in 1990. This program was created for those facing Connecticut drug crimes. Instead of serving a jail sentence for a drug related crime, Connecticut defendants that are eligible can complete community service. Due to the changes made to this program, it can be used now as a post-conviction way to avoid jail time for drug offenses.

Those eligible for Connecticut's CSLP are:

• Defendants who have never previously been convicted of illegal manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription or dispensing controlled substances or illegal manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription or dispensing controlled substances by a non-drug dependent person.
  
• Defendants who have been convicted of a drug possession offense as a first offense.
  
• Defendants that have not previously participated in CSLP.

Whether your drug case is being heard in Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Torrington, Hartford, or anywhere in between, the CSLP can be a powerful tool. Learn more here and on our website or by contacting an attorney. Also make sure to follow Attorney Fontaine on Facebook for more Connecticut legal information.