Alternative sanctions consist of replacing prison sentences with social work. For example, if a citizen commits a crime such as drunk driving, he may be arrested. However, the judge may choose an alternative penalty . This penalty can be chosen by the judge from several options. The judge may, for example, place the reu to serve 1 year of community service for car accident victims. This way, the defendant can reflect on the risks he has taken. That is the main positive point I see. As a downside, inappropriate behavior may be encouraged, as people will have the impression that they may get softer penalties if they are caught in the offense.
