QUESTION
How long can they keep you in jail for probation violation and is there a time limit?
Asked on Jul 10th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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My son was caught stealing. He had his hearings a got a misdemeanor. He was already on probation. He was arrested 10/15. He is still waiting on probation violation hearing, is there a time limit for him to see the judge on a violation?
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A judge CAN keep him detained until his new charges are disposed of before scheduling a probation violation hearing. At the PV hearing, the judge CAN sentence him to jail for the remainder of his probation. You can hire a lawyer to file a petition to lift detainer. An attorney who knows all the facts can advise you more thoroughly if this may work.
Answered on Jul 14th, 2015 at 10:59 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900