QUESTION
Can someone get sentenced to do time on a second offense of probation violation?
Asked on Mar 20th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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He is now under a $20,000 secured bond. And I don't want to waste money getting him out if he may still have to do time.
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There is not enough information given to be able to accurately answer this question. The short answer is that jail time is a possibility for any probation violation.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
I would wait to see what the judge does with him. He may very well do time depending on the underlying charge and what the violation consisted of.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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Yes. Whether he will or not depends on many factors.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 9:10 AM
John J. Carney
If he violated probation two times and the bail is that high you should spend the money on a a good lawyer to try to get the lowest sentence and best possible disposition.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
It depends upon the nature of the crime and what the specific violation was.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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Yes, it is likely (but not 100% certain) that a jail sentence may be imposed on a second VOP
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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The short answer is yes. Anytime someone is already on probation any violations of the terms of that probation open the person to a potential jail sentence up to the maximum allowed for the original charge that they are on probation for.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:48 PM
A second probation violation will probably result in time in jail or prison. As to how much time, that depends on the person's criminal record, and the judge.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:47 PM