Under certain circumstances, individuals convicted of a crime may spend their mandated jail time under house arrest. Instead of serving out time in a jail cell, individuals may be confined to their home. Some forms of house arrest require an electronic monitoring device such as an ankle bracelet that must be worn at all times. Anyone worried that they may face jail time and who would like to discuss their legal options would be well-advised to seek legal assistance from an attorney.
House arrest is a form of alternative sentencing that can be negotiated by an experienced lawyer. When someone is given the opportunity to be under home detention, the authorities will monitor their whereabouts. When someone leaves their home while being monitored, the authorities will be notified of the date and time of the occurrence. If the act of leaving the home is done during an unacceptable time, the offender may face additional penalties.
There are a number of alternative sentencing options that may be available for those convicted of relatively minor offenses in New Jersey. For example, a skilled attorney can have DWI or drug possession penalties lessened if the defendant immediately enters a rehabilitation program. Some individuals can have their penalties reduced if they agree to community service or volunteer work. There is a wide range of penalties that defendants may face and the severity of the charges is often linked to their attorney’s ability to negotiate.
The experienced criminal defense attorneys in Princeton at Lependorf & Silverstein have many years of success defending clients who have been charged with a crime in New Jersey. We understand the severity of the penalties our clients face, and work diligently to have these charges reduced or thrown out altogether. For a free consultation, call our law offices today at 609-240-0040.
