QUESTION
Does my probation start after my release date or my sentencing date?
Asked on Jan 17th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Maryland
More details to this question:
May 2008, I was sentenced. 5 years all suspended but 18 months, served locally. Along with 5 years probation, to my understanding it is after a sentencing that a probation period begins. However on my commitment papers is written probation begins upon release. Do I stick with my release date as my start of probation or my sentencing date?
1 ANSWER
In Maryland a local sentence is anything less than 12 months I believe. So the fact that you got an 18 month local sentence is surprising to me. However, to answer your question probation does not begin until after your release date.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2012 at 8:34 PM