This article will examine electronic monitoring in the State of California and what it entails. The penalty is very often seen in repeat DUI cases, in which a lawyer will enter into an argumentative defense that’s substantial enough to let the judge consider trading the defender's jail time for monitoring.
Definition of Electronic Monitoring:
As the name suggests, a driver’s movements are monitored electronically with numerous devices. Some of these equipment will be discussed below. Electronic monitoring will permit drivers to go to the following activities, while restricting others:
- To their place of employment
- If they’re studying, they will be able to attend school
- To DUI school class attendances
- To visit a doctor or medical facility
- To attend court
Should the rules be broken and the driver goes off the radar of allowed activities, a signal is then sent to an authoritative agency. This sets off a chain reaction in which this privilege will be revoked and defendants will then have to complete the remainder of their time in jail or prison.
Types of Devices Used for Electronic Monitoring:
· As seen in popular media and movies, an ankle transmitter bracelet is used in many instances of electronic monitoring or home detention.
· A simple GPS
In addition to these types of monitoring, there are drug patches and breathalyzer tests that some drivers will have to use in order to be granted driving privileges.
An Orange County DUI lawyer can help to substitute time prison with electronic monitoring. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer today if you need help with this.
