QUESTION
Can a probation officer override a judges ordered decision for probation.
Asked on Aug 23rd, 2015 on Sex Crimes - New York
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judge ordered no need for mustard seed program, probation officer says he can add mustard seed program thus overriding judges order. Is this possible ?
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New York State Criminal Defense Attorney serving New York, NY
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It is certainly plausible that probation can decide that you are required to do the mustard seed program. With that said, speak to the attorney who represented you during your plea and sentence to see if there is anything that would impact probation's power to demand this.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2015 at 6:23 PM