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    Re: Violation of Probation

    Posted by Mr. Knight on 4/20/10

    On 12/16/03, Richard wrote:
    > Hello Kelly
    >
    > In my experience and from what I have learned.
    >
    > In many/all cases a person on probation is not permitted to
    > leave the state without receiving permission from the
    > probation officer and/or the court (i.e. the judge).
    >
    > I have noticed that, depending on the crime, the probation
    > office takes excessivly long to have you found in violation.
    > I think it should be only a month or two, but I have seen
    them
    > take as long as two or more years to finally do something.
    >
    > There may have been actual jail time that was suspended and
    > the probation was imposed, probably due to the crime being a
    > minor one. If your sisters case was for over $300 it could
    > easily have been a Felony and that is punishable by up to
    > fifteen years (I am fairly sure). Felony theft does have
    some
    > serious jail time as a punishment (as much as fifteen years)
    > Misnomer theft may only have a punishment of eighteen months.
    >
    > FYI: So as to not sound evasive I will be a little open with
    > you. I spent two weeks in a detention center (jail) for
    doing
    > something unwise (but not illegal) and had the opportunity
    get
    > an education so I will share what I learned with you (and any
    > other reader)
    >
    > First, judges get really upset when you violate their
    > probation. They often feel they are doing you, the criminal,
    > a favor by not sending you to jail (it doesn't matter if you
    > are rightly or falsely convicted)
    >
    > Second, when you are found in violation of probation, you
    will
    > often face three charges when you appear before the judge
    > again. First is the violation of probation. Second, is the
    > original sentence (that means going to jail and serving the
    > actual sentence). Third, are the new charges for whatever
    > crime you have committed (if any).
    >
    > Third, I also learned, that at the end of the day, the Judge,
    > Prosecutor, and your attorney will all go home. It is up to
    > you to make sure you go home, particularly if you are not
    > guilty of the crime you face. Remember, all lawyers are
    > officers of the court. Their first loyalty is to the court,
    > the community second and to you last. Never forget that.
    > Also, and this is important, the public defenders office is
    > paid by the State attorney's office. The public defender is
    > just that. A public defender. Not your defender. They are
    > there to protect the public from you. If you don't believe
    > me, talk to convicted criminals. Another thing, don't think
    > that the lawyers and judge never sit and discuss what will
    and
    > will not be brought forth in court to help ensure a
    > particlular verdict.
    >
    > I would suggest calling the probation office and trying to
    > make 'amends' and showing genuine regret and remorse for
    being
    > neglegent.
    _______________________________________________________________

    I JUST GOT ARRESTED WHILE ON PROBATION FOR (THEFT BY SERVICES)
    THE NEW CHARGE I JUST GOT WAS (POSSES OF A FIREARM) I CALL MY
    P.O AND SHE WANTS ME TO COME IN 8 DAYS FROM 4-20-2010. I WAS
    ARRESTED 3-30-2010 HAD COURT FOR NEW COURT DATE 4-8-2010. WHEN
    I COME IN FOR MY APPOINTMENT WHATS THE ODDS OF ME BEING TAKEN
    IN?????????????/

    Posts on this thread, including this one
  • Violation of Probation, 11/19/03, by Kelly.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 12/16/03, by Richard.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 6/12/05, by Joe.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 7/31/07, by Lin Young.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 8/17/09, by cindy.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 8/17/09, by Probation.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 4/20/10, by Mr. Knight.
  • Re: Violation of Probation, 4/22/10, by Miranda.


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