Probation
If I have violated by probation what are the consequences in Riverside? Penal Code 1203
If you have violated your probation, there are many probation violation consequences in Riverside that may be imposed upon you depending on the circumstances of your case. First, a judge may choose to revoke the probation you were granted and instead enforce the original sentence for the crime committed. In some situations, a judge may also revoke the probation and enforce the maximum sentence for the original crime committed. Other…
Read MoreMy Probation Officer Says I Violated my Felony Probation in Orange County. What Consequences am I Facing?
The most serious felony probation consequence in Orange County is that you could be sent to state prison. However, the fact that you are charged with violating your probation does not mean you are guilty of that violation. That's precisely why you need a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer to represent you. The most common reasons that you could face a charge of violating probation are: • failure to pay…
Read MoreCourt Realignment Law Results in More Defendants Choosing to do Jail Time Over Probation
Many California jails are overcrowded and to comply with the law must release inmates early from their sentence. Due to this fact many of those accused of crimes are choosing to serve their entire sentence and reject probation. This is happening because it is becoming a well known fact that inmates are not serving the jail sentence imposed by the court. Los Angeles County Jail is probably the best example…
Read MoreLyndsay Lohan Could Face a Long Jail Sentence Today in Court
Lindsay Lohan has "earned" a long jail sentence and she should get what she earned today from judge at sentencing at her probation violation hearing. The fact is though, Los Angeles County jails are overcrowded. That may be Lindsay Lohan's only remaining hope to avoid a large jail sentence today when she appears before the judge at her probation violation hearing. The judge is fed up with her numerous violations…
Read MoreProbation Violations – No Right To Trial By Jury
For probation violations, the defendant is not entitled to a trial by jury. The court is the finder of fact for probation violations. Probation violations arise when a defendant fails to pay required fines, fails to obey all laws, commits a new offense, fails to pay restitution to the victim, etc. If there is a probation violation alleged then there is a right to a hearing, before a judge, not…
Read MoreLINDSAY LOHAN RELEASED ON BAIL LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AFTER HER LAWYER FILES APPEAL – CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 1271
On September 24, 2010, in the late afternoon, a Los Angeles Superior Court allowed Lindsay Lohan to post bail and be released from custody after her lawyer appealed an earlier ruling that morning denying her the right to post bail. The previous judge's ruling denying bail meant that Lohan would have been in custody at least until her October 22 probation violation hearing. Lohan's attorney argued that the superior court…
Read MoreLohan Sent to Jail for Probation Violation
According to the LA Times, Lindsay Lohan surrendered herself today and has been booked in county jail. Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in jail after violating the terms of her probation from her DUI conviction by failing to attend the required alcohol classes. Due to the overcrowding at Los Angeles County Jails, Lohan will most likely not have to serve the entire 90 day term. It is unspecified as…
Read MoreAfter a Long Fight With the District Attorney, Some Defendants Find their Biggest Opponent is the Department of Probation
Many criminal cases are resolved by plea agreements between the district attorney's office and defense attorney. These plea agreements may be drawn out for months and require multiple court dates for the two sides to finally come to an agreement. After all the time and energy spent on a plea agreement, some defendants have the unfortunate experience of having the Department of Probation recommend a harsher sentence. Typically, after a…
Read MoreCalifornia Probation Issues: Modification and Termination
The Court Has Authority to Modify Probation at Any Time During the Probationary Term –Success Requires the Knowledge and Skill of an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Penal Code section 1203.3 provides in pertinent part as follows: (a) "The court shall have authority at anytime during the term of probation to revoke, modify, or change its order of suspension of imposition or execution of sentence. The court may at any time…
Read MoreProbation California Revocation Hearings
What If My Probation Is Revoked? What Do I Do If I Have A Probation Hearing Coming Up? Do I hire a Criminal Defense Attorney? If you are facing a probation revocation hearing in California, it is important that you hire a private attorney immediately. The possible consequences you face are serious, and you need the support of an experienced, professional criminal defense firm. In a probation revocation hearing, the…
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