What Crimes Require An Ankle Monitor?
There are a variety of reasons that a court may issue an ankle monitor on someone. One of the most common is as an alternative way of sentencing. For those that qualify for this, instead of jail time, they will receive an ankle monitor to be worn. Other reasons for issuing an ankle monitor include pretrial release, probation. Additionally, in California, certain crimes require an ankle monitor as part of the sentencing rather than an alternative sentencing.
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What are ankle monitors
An ankle monitor, also known as an electronic monitoring device (EMD), is a wearable device that is often used as an alternative to incarceration in the criminal justice system. This device is typically attached to an offender’s ankle, and it allows law enforcement to monitor and track the offender’s location in real time. This technology uses GPS or radio frequency to transmit the wearer’s location data to a monitoring center. If the wearer goes beyond a specified geographic area or violates any other conditions set by the court, an alert is sent to the monitoring center. In some cases, the device may also include a breathalyzer feature to monitor alcohol consumption.
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Ankle monitors for alternative sentencing
If you have been found guilty of a crime in Orange County or any other part of California, you might have the option of house arrest instead of being sent to jail. Each county has its own specific guidelines regarding eligibility for home confinement after a criminal conviction.
For the most part, the following criteria must be met to qualify for house arrest:
- You are a nonviolent offender with a low risk level.
- The sentencing judge does not prohibit your participation in the program.
- Your sentence involves serving time in a county jail.
- You have a permanent or temporary residence in or near the county where you were convicted.
- You possess a phone that can be used at your residence.
- You agree to comply with the conditions of house arrest.
- The cost of home confinement is determined based on your ability to pay.
Individuals convicted of serious crimes such as robbery or most sex offenses are unlikely to be granted the opportunity for house arrest. Those with a history of previous imprisonment are generally not eligible to serve their sentence at home. Additionally, individuals under parole or felony probation are typically deemed ineligible for house arrest.
Some examples of crimes that typically allow for ankle monitors include:
- Driving under the influence
- Minor drug or alcohol offenses
- Nonviolent sex offenses
- Unlawful immigration
If you are unsure whether you are eligible for an ankle monitor as a means of alternative sentencing, contact our office today for a free consultation with one of our experienced defense attorneys!
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