Re: work release violation in CA

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The violation was at the end of the probation/work release and
the work release was originally for driving on a suspended
license. The sentence was to end 2 days after the violation
occurred. The original offense was 8years ago.
Thanks,
Lena

On 1/23/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
> Dear Lena,
>
> The work lease could be part of his/her probation, the
> length of probation (formal/informal etc) lasts up to three
> years, but this could vary depending on the condition of the
> probation and nature of the crime. For example in some
> felony cases, formal probation can last for up to five years.
>
> As soon as a probation violation occurs, an arrest may
> follow shortly thereafter and/or the defendant may be
> ordered to court for a probation violation hearing.
>
> As I mention before is all depend on many factors that the
> prosecutor and the judge will look at:
> • The seriousness of the probation violation
> • The nature of the probation violation
> • The history of previous probation violations
> • New criminal activity surrounding the probation
> violation
> • probation term (whether it occurred at the
> beginning, middle, or end of the probationary term)
>
> The recommendation and suggestions from probation officer
> etc.
>
> Thanks
>
> On 1/22/07, Lena wrote:
>> Do you know if there is a statute of limitations on work
>> drelease violation in CA? If so, please advise.