I have a friend in need of advice, I'll let her explain below:\n\nIf someone is possibly about to be revoked on a staed sentence, can a probation agent make this person sign papers before going in front of a administrative judge? And, if that is what has happened, is there any way to appeal this so that he can go in front of the judge to hear his case?
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Your friend can request for a hearing before the judge and discuss this matter.  The probation officer probably had your friend sign a statement indicating that they had violated their probation to make it easier for revocation of the probation.
173174
Probation is given to those who are convicted of a non-felony crime. If they are convicted or a felony, but are lucky enough to be granted county time, the get what is called "felony probation". If they break the rules and conditions of their probation then they go to prison and not to county jail.\n\nA person is on probation, when they do not serve their entire term inside the county jail. They are granted an early release but are on probation for the remainder of the time they should have done on their sentence incarcerated. \n\nA person is on parole for the same reason, only they have been granted early release from prison rather than county jail.  They are also given parole for the period of time they did not finish in prison.\n\nNow, if a person violates their probation or parole, they are sent back to serve a portion of the time the did not serve. However, what also happens is they are sentenced to an extension of their probation or parole. Somebody can be on both probation and parole at the same time.\n\nSomebody is on both when they committ another crime while on parole and it is determined not to be a felony. So, they are given probation. Then they have both a probation and a parole officer and they are usually two differant people. Two differant systems, two seperate individuals in the differant departments of justice.\n\nYes, somebody can be on active probation or parole while in jail or prison. However, as they are under the supervision of the prison or jail they do not see their probation or their parole officer while incarcerated. \n\nHowever, while in county jail, a prisoner can request to see his/her probation or parole officer. These officers are going to make reccomendations to the judge on what type of punsihment they think the person should get. So, the prisoner can request to meet with their officers in order to plead their case for a reduced sentence or even to be released from jail while waiting for the final verdict from the judge. \n\nUsually somebody on parole will not be released while waiting for the final verdict on their violation or new charge. However, those in county jail just on probation ar often released in order to cut down on over crowding or if the probation officer thinks they deserve to be out while waiting on the judges decision. If the officer is going to reccoment prison, the probationer is not likely to get out while waiting as many run when facing prison.\n\nOnce in prison, they will not see their parole officer untill they get out. Then they are given 24 hours to check in with their parole officer. If they don't a warrent for their arrest is issued immediantly and when caught they go straight back to prison.
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I hope she showed up with the intention of making things right again.  I would assume she has missed an appointment with her probation officer by now.  If so, there is likely to be a warrant for her arrest for a probation violation.  \n\nIf she violates probation she can be "punished" in several ways including extending the probation time, modifying the release order (ie adding to the conditions), or possibly jail time.  They can also revoke the probation entirely.\n\nThe other concern is that if she is picked up by police out of state she will be considered a Fugitive of Justice.  From there she will most likely have to be extradited back to California. Not only is there the possibility of sitting in jail for a few months waiting extraction  but also needing a bail bond for a release condition.\n\nYou might be able to express to her all the negative reactions this escapade has caused and encourage her to self-surrender and deal with the situation.  The longer she waits, the more sever the possible ramifications may be.
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It's called Safe Place...your probation officer or any state official could tell you more. It's only for a certain type of offenses and to my knowledge it's a program to scare them and let them see what's going to happen in prison if they don't change their ways.
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Depending on the type of conviction this could be with you the rest of your life.  Some states have a "defered judgement" which means that if you meet all their requirements and after a limited amount of time you can have it expundged.  Some states also allow you to petition the courts to have an old offense "sealed" so that it would no longer be public record.  Call the local public defenders office or legal aid office and ask about your particular situation and laws.     Good Luck!!!
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Everytime I get arrested(which is quite often and matter of fact the last time was Wednesday...Just got out Thursday morning) I have my "First Apperance"(which is usually held inside the jail somewhere) the next day or two, which at First Apperance they give you the chance to bond out and sentence you. You don't get your 'real' court date(in the courthouse) until at least two weeks later, but sometimes it can take up to a month or more. It sounds like what happened to your friend is 1) He couldn't make bond 2) They didn't issue him a bond, which means he has to stay till his 'real court date' at that time they will either give him time served and let him out or give him probation or 3) He already went to court and has to do his time period
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Why did you accept it in his stance? This isn't like a prize or a package from UPS that you can accept on someone's behalf. \nA supoena is a very important document sent by the courts, with the specific destination being to the person in question, not the person's dog or girlfriend or stupid coworkers. By accepting the stupid slip, you made it easy for ther server to nonchalantly say he "served" the document to the destination person, when in fact it was not.  To make an analogical comparison, would you have accepted someone's document if it were a lawsuit. Are you that nosy for someone? \n\nThe fact is, that person can deny that he was served because you have no real authority to give subpeonas. He can say you burned it and he never got it (no signatures that he himself received anything), and you could be in deep water for that court offense, including possible jail. So, yes he has a decent right to be pissed at you. I would.
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Is it written into your probation terms that the restitution must be paid by the time your probation expires?  Are you current on your payments?  If you don't abide and fulfill the terms of your probation, you probation will be violated and reinstated by the judge in a single court hearing.  He will extend your probation as a result of the violation.  You will not go to jail this time and not even the next time if that becomes the case, but eventually your could.  The jails are too overcrowded to incarcerate you for the violation.  If you were not required to complete the restitution payments in the terms of your probation, your probation period will expire and the county or city  will maintain the debt and expect it to still be paid.  If you are concerned call your probation officer if you are on formal or call the probation office if you are on informal.  You really shouldn't depend on anyone's answer when it involves your freedom.
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o. I know this for certain because I work for the probation service and we have someone who is coming to end of their ban and wanted to take their theory test before their ban ended. We called the DVLA and asked them but they told us no.
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The idea that he is being charged with a previous charge is not correct.  when a person is placed on probation/supervision(depending on the charge and the state)\n\nPart of a person's porbation is to abide by the law, not violate any other laws and to do what the original court order says.  \n\nOften times these orders say report to probation at their request, inform probation department of your current address, do randome urine drops, DNA testing(usually in ore serious cases)etc.\n\nWhen probation discovers that these elements have not beel followed, they issue what is called(again the "words" vary by state) a "petition to revoke".  this is sent to the prosecutor's office who in turn files it with the circuit clerk and a notice is sent.(possibly a warrant depending on how serious the origial crime was)\n\nthe probationer is called into court and if the state can prove any of the elements in the petition to revoke, the probationer can be re-sentenced on the original charge.  \n\nAs for how long he will need to serve...well the most he can be sentenced for is the maximum of the original charge.  Now of coruse he can also be charged/convicted of the new offense which may have a jail/prison term also, but most courts run sentences concurrently.
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I think you should contact court services, or whoever is in charge of your probation and explain this to them and perhaps try to ask them for an extension.  If you are required to attend court, pending a probation violation hearing, I'd either try to communicate with the presiding judge who might be able to grant you an extension or may be able to work things out so that you will be re-sentenced in such a way that you'll be able to complete all the conditions and obligations of your probation.\n\nAt the very least, if you feel you need more time to get this community service madness taken care of before you appear in court, you could always contact the clerk of court's office and have your hearing rescheduled.  Sometimes you can do this a number of times before you actually have to appear in court, and by that time, you may be able to find the time to take care of your community service hours.  \n\nIn the meantime, you should see about getting at least a start on your community service hours, because some hours is going to look way better to the judge than no hours, which means you didn't put forth any effort to do as you were asked.  \n\nIf all else fails, and none of the above helps you, call around in your community and see if you can't get a free consultation with a defense attorney who will be able to point you in the right direction.\n\nGood luck.
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If charges are filed, persued and she is found guilty how long she will serve depends on what State she is in, what the exact charges filed would be, and who the judge doing the sentencing is.  Sometimes in these cases, depending on the jurisdiction, probation is possible.  Also,  what he did and his past record of bad/criminal behavior is irrelevant to how much time she will serve.
284957
Doesn't matter if they read your rights or not, that will only get you out of any incriminating statements you made... Do you have a record of any kind?  If not try to get a plea deal for probation and have the charges reduced to disorderly conduct.  What area/city/state are you in?  That makes a big difference too.  If you do get infront of the judge explain how you just graduated and weren't thinking right and you know you made some bad decisions and other crap he wants to hear... and dress nicely...  Theoretically you could get jail time and have your license suspended (in PA 6 mo for posession and another 6-12 for underage alcohol...)  but, like I said, if you have a clean sheet, and your look nice and act nice and make sure the judge knows how sorry you were you should get off with a tap on the wrist... a year or two of light probation and a fine... remember though, if you get stuck with posession it follows you for the rest of you life as a drug conviction, so do whatever to get that reduced...
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Yes.  One is usually charged with an infraction BEFORE appearing in Court on said offense.   To be honest, if it is a petty crime, then you may luck out, depending on your level of probation.  If you must report weekly, drug test, etc...then I'd tell my PO.  If you are on unsupervised probation, then you may get away with it.  I am a paralegal and thus, can NOT give legal advice, but these are the option I see.
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if you live in a big city, ask for trial by jury. most likely they'll be too busy and the judge iwll dismiss because the police doesn't show up. \n if you live in a small city, ask for defered adjudication. you'll pay the ticket fee, but it won't go on your history, and you'll be on probation for 6 months. don't get another ticket or both tickets will go on your history, tho.\n\nalways fight the ticket. the governmenet gets huge amounts of money because most people just pay the fine because they don't want the hassle.
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Have her call her PO from a pay phone and tell the PO she would like to turn herself in.  It is better to voluntarily surrender than to be picked up on the warrant.  Most probation violations are a 30-60 day hold in the county jail--but I don't know about absconding.  Either way--it will be easier on her to turn herself in rather than getting caught.
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Only the judge can do that, but your probation officer can tell the judge how well you are doing, he may shorten your sentence, based on their reports.