Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

house arrest

I am on house arrest for a month now, I cant pay anymore. Will I have to go back to jail for full time, or am I still eligable for early release


Asked on 6/09/07, 9:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: house arrest

In my experience they will allow the monthly fees to accrue, unless you have too long to go on your sentence. Then you will be in probation until you pay off the balance.

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Answered on 6/11/07, 10:35 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: house arrest

While it's hard to say without knowing your convicted offense and how much time you have remaining on your sentence, jail overcrowding in LA County is really severe and it's likely that they would cut you loose fairly quickly.

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Answered on 6/09/07, 10:19 pm


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