Bail With Ankle Bracelet In Pima
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Electronic monitoring is part of house arrest. SEC involves the use of a “bracelet” typically worn on the ankle to verify that you are at designated locations at specific times. Additionally, many electronically monitored programs are used as a condition of probation or parole.
GPS monitoring only, however, does not count. She says these requests aren't new, but they're becoming more common. “We are using GPS more frequently in our state for a condition of release, and so I think that we're probably going to see more of these motions,” she said.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
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.
Some examples of crimes that receive ankle monitors include: Driving under the influence. Minor drug or alcohol offenses. Nonviolent sex offenses. Unlawful immigration.
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.
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.
