Even DUI Offenders Are Eligible for Electronic Monitoring
Electronic monitoring is a sentencing alternative to jail or prison. California’s electronic monitoring programs allow certain defendants to serve their time on house arrest rather than being incarcerated.
And even defendants who have been convicted of a California DUI could be eligible for this type of alternative sentence. The key to obtaining electronic monitoring lies in having an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about the rules and regulations that govern this type of alternative sentence.
A California DUI offender would typically qualify for two types of electronic monitoring: the SCRAM device and home detention. The SCRAM device is an ankle bracelet that the defendant wears to monitor alcohol concentration through the skin. Home detention is a type of electronic monitoring that constantly monitors your whereabouts. Typically this type of detention is also monitored through an ankle bracelet. It transmits signals to the monitoring agency, informing them of any attempts to tamper with the bracelet or of any curfew or radius violations.
To learn more about California’s electronic monitoring programs, consult with a local California DUI defense lawyer to find out about the types of programs offered in your county.
