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The Truth About House Arrest: Is it a Better Option Than Jail Time?
If you are convicted of a non-violent crime and there is no reason for the court to believe that you are a danger to yourself or others, the house arrest might be an alternative to incarceration. In fact, at Law Office of Michael L. Fell we are known as a law firm that works to find creative sentencing if there is a wealth of evidence too strong to be disputed.

House arrest is one of those options, but it is important to know the facts about this option and what it would really mean. Read on to learn those facts and then contact us at (949) 585-9055 to request a free legal consultation.

House Arrest Does Not Necessarily Mean You Must Be Home at All Times

Though the name might make it sound differently, house arrest does not always mean that you must stay in your home 24 hours a day every day. You will be required to wear a monitoring device but the judge might allow breaks from confinement at home. This could include the right to go to work, go to school, go to the doctor, take part in counseling, complete community service, and other places the judge agrees you can go.

You Do Have to Pay to Be on House Arrest

It is cheaper for the government to let you be on house arrest than it is for them to incarcerate you. That said, there is a cost to the monitoring device and the monitoring service, and the government does not pay for it. It is up to you to pay for a portion of the costs of these as part of your sentence.

House Arrest Will Mean Serving Your Full Sentence

If you decide to go to jail or prison, and you are on good behavior, then there is a good chance you will not serve the entire sentence. If you choose house arrest, then you should expect that you will serve the entire term you were given for house arrest.

Be Prepared to Go to Jail if You Violate the Terms of House Arrest

If you do not think that you can follow all the terms of the house arrest agreement, then you might be better off negotiating another deal with the help of yourcriminal defense attorney. When you contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell for your free legal consultation, we will discuss the criminal charges you are facing and the best options to react to them.

We are standing by to offer you the fair, confidential, and compassionate help you need. Our goal is to find the best possible outcome for your case and your situation – which might be house arrest or it might be something else. Call now and find out.