The Role of TASC

The Role of TASC

There are several Buffalo area Criminal Defense cases where the Court will order a TASC evaluation of a criminal defendant.  TASC stands for Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities and is sponsored program that provides primary assessment, monitoring and supervision in different types of  cases.

Usually TASC will be assigned to defendants accused of DWI DUI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, certain domestic violence related charges and a variety of other misdemeanor and criminal charges.  Once a person is evaluated, a decision is made by whether to recommend treatment. The treatment regime can be a a a series of educational classes or as intensive as a one year program.

TASC can play a major role in a Buffalo area criminal defense case. A defendant's compliance with the TASC directives is often considered by the District Attorney's Office when making disposition offers and is also considered by judges for bail and sentencing purposes.

DWI DUI and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (CPCS) charges are two areas where TASC is often involved. However, a defendant may be given the option of selecting a different organization for evaluation and treatment and simply have TASC monitor the defendant's progress. Ask your Buffalo area  Criminal Defense Lawyer what your options are in these cases.