What You Must Know About Probation Violation Charges Today
How are probation violations charged in California? It depends on severity, explains Oakland attorney Darryl Stallworth. Commit a serious new crime while on probation and you'll face both the new charge and a violation petition. Minor slips—like a small theft on misdemeanor probation—usually bring just a short jail sanction. Misdemeanor probation often has no officer; felony probation does, with monitoring.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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How are probation violations charged?
It depends on severity—a serious new crime while on probation brings both the new charge and a violation petition, feeding a system that processes hundreds of thousands of arrests a year.
Does a serious new crime guarantee a violation?
Yes—a serious new crime on probation guarantees a violation petition alongside the new charge.
How is misdemeanor probation monitored?
Often not at all—misdemeanor probation frequently expires with no officer or monitoring, unlike felony probation, which includes supervision, so minor slips usually bring just a short jail sanction.
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