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Will I Be Sentenced to Wear a SCRAM Bracelet After a California DUI?

In California, some people convicted of criminal offenses may be sentenced to electronic monitoring, which provides them with the opportunity to serve a sentence without occupying a jail cell. Typically, judges reserve ankle monitors for nonviolent offenders, offenders they believe are unlikely to reoffend, and those whose convictions lead to incarceration in jail rather than prison. People convicted of DUI may also be sentenced to wear a SCRAM device, which monitors their alcohol intake. If you’ve been arrested for DUI in California, the judge may sentence you to wear this device upon a conviction. What is SCRAM? “SCRAM” stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring. It is one of a few types of monitoring you may be sentenced to instead…


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Is Change Possible After Completing a Batterer Intervention Program?

Domestic violence remains a serious problem in the United States. According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In 2007, 2,340 deaths were caused by intimate partner violence, which accounted for 14% of all homicides that year. Of the 2,340 victims, 70% were female and 30% were male. Additionally, reports show that 5 million domestic violence acts are committed against women each year in the United States.  Domestic violence is a criminal offense that may be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the details of the charge; however, locking up abusers is insufficient to effect change and accomplish the goal of reducing intimate partner…


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What are Some Challenges to Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases?

High profile domestic violence cases have paved the way for a more aggressive approach to prosecuting these crimes. Today, many police departments in California have their own domestic violence units that focus solely on investigating and prosecuting these matters.  Although police departments are allocating more resources to put an end to domestic violence and protect victims, these offenses present unique challenges that make them more difficult to prosecute than other crimes. These challenges, in turn, make it more likely that a prosecutor will dismiss or reduce charges, especially if the defendant is being represented by a competent defense lawyer. Were you recently charged with a domestic violence offense? You should know exactly how this charge could impact your life without…


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