Parole And Probation Legal Questions

I handled a case similar to yours within the past week. My client had a warrant for a bond violtion. When issuing the warrant, the Judge required a $5,000.00 cash bond. Once I got involved, I was able to arrange a $500.00 bond if the client showed up voluntarily. In all liklihood, if you get stoped by law enforcement and they see the warrant, things will be much worse than if you proactively take care of this.... Read More

You should retaiin counsel immediately who can work on your behalf by contacting the prosecutor, probabtion officer and the court through appropriate processes. Other than trying to do those on your own which you appear not being able to as you are inquring here, you do not know the processes.... Read More

Is it legal?  Sure.  Is it necessary?  Maybe not.  Probation is given wide latitude in what conditions they request for offenders.  They have to substantiate those requests to a judge who then orders them.  Again probation and parole are not rights, they are jail alternatives.  If you don't believe the conditions are necessary you could ask the court to reconsider but you should talk to local counsel before doing so.  ... Read More

I doubt it, but you and your husband really need to talk to the lawyer who handled his case about how to expedite sending him to the State that wants him. That's especially problematic now during this Coronavirus crisis.  You don't mention what the hold is for, so it's very difficult to do anything other than speculate, but perhaps with a few phone calls and letters from a good lawyer, one can see if that State really wants to go to the trouble right now.  Many lawyers handle extradition matters which are sometimes a part of criminal defense practice. ... Read More

It means a lot what it sounds like.  He has stayed out of trouble and met his requirements.  So he is still on probation, but he wont have to report to an officer.  Most counties just make you call in every so often.  If you have a violation they will still put you back in jail though.... Read More

He should retain a criminal defense lawyer who can go to the Clerk's Office, review the court records, and compare that to what your grandson has to say to prepare to make the best presentation possible.  The bottom line is that since he has a warrant, your grandson needs to turn himself in. The best way to possibly do that is to have the lawyer file what is called a motion to quash the arrest warrant. In plain English, that means that it's a request for the judge to tear up the warrant and not take your grandson into custody.  Then, on that court date, the lawyer and your grandson appears so the argument can best be made to keep your grandson out of custody.  This should be done immediately. The longer your grandson waits, the worse his chances are of remaining out of custody.  Hope this helps. ... Read More

Point of Law they really dont have to tell you.  It is their discretion.  Rarely, if ever, do they agree to early termination.  You can file a motion for early termination of probation.  If your probation officer is on your side and all your conditions are met a judge could very well terminate your case.  Your best plan is to contact an experienced local attorney.  They can help you draft your petition, and can also help present your case in the most favorable way... Read More

The problem is that, if the gun is discovered by law enforcement, who is to say the felon didn't have access to the firearm?  I say this because I recently had a client charged where he borrowed a family member's car and was pulled over. The gun was in the car. He didn't know it at the time, but with his record, he was charged.     ... Read More