9 months GBH on First Offence at CATD prisoner. Will he be able to get a tag/HDC?

[KaranSean]

A friend of mine has been convicted on 9 months GBH on First Offence at CATD prisoner.
Will he be able to get a tag/HDC?

What is the procedure and eligibility.

I shall appreciate your views as this is matter of urgency.

[sandyRoe]

Are people convicted for offences of violence allowed to be tagged?

[KaranSean]

sandy Roe, I am just asking for an opinion, and not for personal comments.

[sandyRoe]

I didn't voice an opinion. In my rhetorical question I was wondering if people convicted of violent offences get tagged.

[exdc]

Hi Karan

http://www.hmprisonse.../homedetentioncurfew/

Speak to the offenders solicitor as sentencing guildlines seem to be changing all the time.

[KaranSean]

Thanks for the sensible replies. Yes he is a Cat D Prisoner and convicted for 9 months GBH on first offence. He is just finding a way to get HDC and needs the assistance regarding this.

[exdc]

Or get him to speak with his personal officer at the prison.

[exdc]

Sorry Eddie but what is the 'inside story'?.

My only experience with prisons / prisoners is dealing with criminal investigations, mainly Cat A and a little in Cat B.

[kryptic]

I was in prison some years ago and EDDIE is absolutly right. (and I doubt that things have changed much)
If I needed any advice whilst in prison I always requested to see a probation officer. I wouldnt trust the screws with anything, especially advice.

[mike11111]

Not being au fait with the criminal world and its argot, what is an HDC?

[mike11111]

Thank you.

[exdc]

HDC = Home Detention Curfew

Thanks Eddie for your explanation, but inmates still have a nominated personal officer whether the prison establishment is a holiday camp or otherwise. And sorry, it would not make my hair curl.