SB 1004 made ankle monitor tampering a state jail felony for some and even a third-degree felony for others. Of the 39 people convicted for tampering with their ankle monitors since the new law went into effect, penalties have ranged from 30 days in county jail to 25 years at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
Introduction. In NSW, the approach to bail conditions in domestic violence cases has been redefined with a groundbreaking requirement for certain offenders to wear electronic ankle bracelets as part of their bail conditions.
Ankle monitors may also be a condition for getting a reduced bail amount. By agreeing to wear one, an individual assures the court of their commitment to staying in the area and not fleeing. This can increase their chances of receiving a lower bail amount or even having no bail at all.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
Program participants wear a non-removable GPS ankle bracelet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the course of their program. Unless pre-approved to leave their residence, the participant will be confined to his or her home while receiving custody credit.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
Though most commonly used in cases where the defendant was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), courts also order SCRAM ankle bracelets in other types of cases involving drug and alcohol use.