How do I push for house arrest in Ventura County?
Asked in Camarillo, CA - about 2 years
I got my first DUI in Nov '02 in Sacramento County. I got my second one last year April '10 in Ventura County. I knew it was going to be more drastic so i hired a lawyer. I have been a live in Care giver for my 92 year old Great Grandfather (GG) for a year and a half. My lawyer claimed he had been asking for house arrest only for it to be denied every time and he would just get an extension on my 'turn in' to jail date. None of the court paper work reflected that. When i asked him why it doesnt show 'denied' on the papers he said he can only ask at the 'bench'. I got a note from GG's Doctor indicating I need to be here, but NOW this last paper shows the note was submitted to the court but I'm stil denied house arrest. I dont understand.
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If you are not satisfied with your lawyer, you can seek a second opinion confidentially from another lawyer. That lawyer will, of course, have to defer to the judgment of the first to an extent because the second lawyer will not have the file or other information.
I woulod say that it sounds like you have a pretty good argument for EM but there now is a lot of water over the dam so who knows if you can get it. Talk to a lawyer and good luck!
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The harsh reality here is that house arrest was indeed probably requested several times, and denied. What do you not understand?
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The correct answer is that you will NOT get house arrest because Ventura County does not use it, In my entire career I have never had someone approved for work release in Ventura County. On the facts you described neither will you. The only possible exception is if your health is so poor that the jail refuses to accept you. Only then does it become a possibility.
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