While intoxicated,a man breaks into a home he thinks is his own and falls asleep on the couch.When the residents of the home find him,they call the police.The man is arrested for breaking and entering.The presiding judge sentences the man to commit to an in-house treatment center for 30 days.What type of sentence did the man receive?

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The man received an alternative sentence, which is a type of punishment that allows the offender to avoid a traditional jail sentence by completing a specific requirement, such as treatment in this case. The judge chose this option instead of sending the man to jail or issuing probation.

While Intoxicated,a Man Breaks into a Home He Thinks Is