GPS Ankle Bracelet and Domestic Violence Cases in Illinois

Chicago Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic battery or domestic violence cases are taken extremely serious in the State of Illinois. The general public, law enforcement, prosecutors and judges are extremely have extreme negative views on these types of cases and the criminal justice system is very diligent and strict when handling domestic violence related charges. In certain circumstances and individual arrested and charged with domestic battery in Illinois will be required by the court, as a condition of the bond, that they are prohibited from contacting the victim in the case. In addition, the Defendant may be required to wear a GPS ankle bracelet as a condition of bond or as part of an order of protection. In Illinois, someone who violates an Order of Protection may have the option to wear a GPS ankle bracelet instead of going to jail. An experienced Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney who handles Domestic Battery cases in Illinois will be able to help you.

What is a GPS Ankle Bracelet in Illinois?

A GPS, or global positioning system, ankle bracelet uses satellite technology that allows law enforcement to know at all times where a domestic battery defendant or an individual with an order of protection against them is located. The GPS unit will be attached to the ankle of an individual and can only be removed by law enforcement and will inform law enforcement if it has been removed. The GPS unit continuously sends a signal of an individual's location and prepares are report for law enforcement and the court to determine if the order of protection or bond has been violated. Chicago domestic battery Lawyer Michael Schmiege can help you with your GPS Ankle Bracelet in Illinois.

Violations of Order of Protection or Conditions of Bond

An individual can violate the order of protection or condition of bond if they travel in a specific area that they are prohibited from going to. Furthermore, it is the individual's responsibility to make sure that the GPS unit is charged and operating and failure to keep it charged or immediately notify law enforcement that it is not operating can result in a violation that may land you in jail.

It is important that you contact an experience Chicago criminal defense lawyer if you are facing a domestic battery charge in Illinois or order of protection and the State's Attorney is attempting to place a GPS ankle bracelet on you. A violation of an order of protection or condition of bond can have severe consequences can could land you back in jail. Chicago criminal defense attorney Michael P. Schmiege has handled numerous cases of domestic violence or domestic battery charges that involve the use of GPS ankle bracelets. One of the things that Mr. Schmiege will do is argue to the judge that there are less restrictive conditions of bond that are available and that placing the GPS unit on the Defendant is unnecessary. In the event of a bond or order or protection violation Mr. Schmiege will investigate the case fully to determine if there is an innocent explanation for the GPS ankle bracelet violation. It is important that you contact an experienced Chicago Criminal Attorney today.

Contact Chicago criminal defense attorney Michael P. Schmiege if you are facing a domestic battery or domestic violence charge and have GPS ankle bracelet as a condition of your bond or order of protection.