I got caught selling drugs in 1996,,but didn't get time until 2001. I was convicted for selling drug and given a 15yr. sentence in the state of TX. I served 4yrs in prison and was allowed out on parole in 2005. I've been out for a year and a half,and have been working everysince,paying child support ,paying taxes,going to church,and taking a college course. My problem is i have an electronic monitor on and have been having it on since the day i got out; which was a year and a half ago. With this leg monitor I'm not allowed to actually spend time with my kids, like take them to the park, or to the movies, or out to eat,or swimming! I can't even take them to rent a movie! I have to make a schedule every 2 week on where I'm going and the exact time I'm going to do whatever it is I'm going to do. I can't even stand on my porch or take the trash out if it ain't on my schedule,because if i do and my parole officer see me then she will have me locked up. Isn't there a law against this?
2006-08-24 11:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am truly sorry to hear about your dilemma, but the truth of the matter is, if you do the crime you have to do the time, Now if you have an lawyer you may ask him/her to bring your case up for review but, I am sure you have to do all of that anyway, as you continue to do your time, because that is what you are doing right now right? You may feel it's not fair or too harsh but, not to give some type of lecture like you are a kid or something but, for every action you commit there is consequences, and when you break the law, this is your consequences sort-ta-say, Now as for your children and the time you spend with them, let me tell you a little secret, children really don't care where you spend time with them as long as you are doing it, and it's because you want to be with them, not because "Oh well, I ain't got nothing else to do" If you play broad games with them or just ask them how they are doing and actually talk with them instead of at them you will be surprised how happy they are just being with you.
I hope from this situation that you are in that you have learned that your freedom means a lot more to you than a quick buck, and I hope that your life is on a great mends now good Luck....Honestly............I do believe everyone should get a second chance in life to do the right thing, not just for themselves but, for the ones who love them also.....Peace
2006-08-24 11:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lil Angel 68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you're on the straight and narrow for now and evermore, so congratulations, you learned your lesson. So, no, there's not a law against electronic monitoring of someone on house arrest or parole. You can petition the court through an attorney to have the conditions of your parole changed, and if the judge agrees that you are no longer a risk of repeat offending or a danger to the community, he can remove the requirement of monitoring off your parole.
I think you have to think long and hard about complaining, as you should be in prison until 2016! The state has already given you freedom compared to your old cell mates who are still there.
2006-08-24 19:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there's no law against it. You broke the law, and because you did, you've lost a lot of rights that we, who have not broken the law, are entitled to.
When you were convicted of your crime, many of your rights went the way of the do-do bird.
The best you could do is retain a lawyer and have them see what they can do about having the monitor removed or having the terms of your parole relaxed based on good behavior.
These are the consequences to your actions. It sounds like you're facing them well, and I applaud you for it, so I would recommend that you keep doing what you are doing and speak to a lawyer, and possibly try speaking to your parole officer about it as well. Your best bet is to become as friendly with your parole officer as possible and see if that will get you anywhere.
2006-08-24 18:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if that is too much of a burden, you could offer to return to jail.
The only law broken was the one YOU broke. Jez, you served only 4 years of a 15 year sentence....what more do you want?
Maybe next time you think about breaking the law you will remember how confined you feel now.
I don't mean to sound unsympathetic..... well, maybe I do mean to sound that way. It is usually whites, especially white females, which get this sort of sweatheart deal. Maybe Im wrong in your situation, I don't know. But if you are OUT..... you are LUCKY.
2006-08-24 18:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you had an option at the time of sentencing to either accept electronic monitoring or go to jail/prison and serve your time. You might still opt for jail, but your children won't have any better access to you there.
2006-08-24 19:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with all of the wonderful things that you are not allowed to do right now, YOU ARE ALSO NOT ABLE TO BE SOMEWHERE YOU SHOULDN'T BE, LIKE SELLING DRUGS TO HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS WHO!!! What, are you kidding? You should be glad you're not still doing hard time, and get over it!
2006-08-24 18:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by class act 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No just do your time and maybe later they will stop monitoring you like they let you out early talk to your P.O. and see what he says.
2006-08-24 18:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE LAW BREAKER, WANTING TO BE SET FREE BY THE LAW. INTRESTING.
2006-08-24 18:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by marcus93257 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋