Legal Issues

Legal consequences which arise from behavior attributable to active addiction can include a wide array of criminal and civil matters. Some legal problems come directly from an individuals direct use of alcohol and drugs (such as possession and DUI), while others may come from the impaired judgment of the user caused by present and/or long term substance abuse .

Examples of  the types of legal problems which are often facing substance abusers include: domestic violence , divorce and child custody matters, violations of probation from previous criminal matters , theft , fraud , tax evasion , assaults , business lawsuits , loss of professional licensing and many others.

In situations where criminal charges have or will be filed against an individual  (who has a substance abuse problem or dual diagnosis )  there are often various options which may be available to such a person as an alternative to a criminal sentence of incarceration. In some cases the Court will agree to send someone to treatment as an "Alternative Sentence".

Challenges has extensive experience providing invaluable support to individuals and to their attorneys in the preparation of both civil and criminal cases where substance abuse and/or mental health issues are present and relevant to the case.

In both criminal and civil legal matters, our staff is highly experienced working within the Judicial System to provide assessments, reports, case management and expert testimony.  We work with the individual's attorney at every step along the way to assist in the fullest extent possible with his/her preparation of the case.

To speak to us about how Challenges can provide support for your legal issues, please call toll free (888)755-3334 or local (954)917-3334 , or contact us via email here .

All inquiries are Completely Confidential .

If you are a legal professional , please see Criminal Law Matters and Family Law Matters .