QUESTION
Can a judge force someone to move to another state to carry out his probation?
Asked on Aug 09th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Texas
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Person charged with possession of 41lbs of marijuana in hudspeth Texas. Judge sentenced individual with a $4000. fine and 7 yrs. Probation. Person is a resident of Florida. Can the Judge force this person to move to Texas to carry out his probation?
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Cynthia Henley
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Absolutely. The judge is not required to allow the probation, if he gets it, to be transferred. And, if the person doesn't like it, then he can take a prison sentence instead.
Answered on Aug 10th, 2011 at 6:47 AM