Looking for specific information on the "time frames" to petition the court for early release of electronic monitoring devices.
Question Details: I"m looking for information concerning when and/or, if there are specific lengths/periods of time one can petition the Louisiana courts for early removal of electronic devices used for HIP if they have been 100% actively consistent in their rehab? The man I am engaged to, and am planning a wedding with, has been on house arrest for 16 months of a 36 month sentence when he received his 3rd DUI in a 5 year period. He has been allowed to work, & has successfully stayed sober and in group therapy. He also attends AA meetings when he's off work. (he's a boat capt, so he's on 7/off 7 w/ lots of OT)
I'm not a Louisiana attorney, and there are some differences in the laws from one state to another. But I'd be surprised if there's any way to get your fiance's sentence reduced, which is what you're asking.
My research suggests that the mandatory jail sentence for a third offense DUI in your state is 1 to 5 years in jail; your fiance already got some leniency in being able to have the monitoring device instead of being locked up.
He hasn't served even half of his sentence yet. If you want to pursue this, you should talk to a lawyer in your area, for reliable advice based on all of the facts.
