Felony Probation Possible: Can You Avoid Prison Time?
Can a felony end in supervision instead of prison? Increasingly yes, explains Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa—legislative changes over the past decade made supervised release a common alternative for felonies. Some offenders avoid incarceration, and even ankle monitors, altogether. He notes clients often find probation more onerous than parole, though the practical burden can be much the same.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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— how felony probation became far more common than a decade ago
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Can a felony end in supervision instead of prison?
Increasingly yes—legislative changes over the past decade made supervised release a common alternative for felonies, with some offenders avoiding incarceration and even ankle monitors, though clients often find probation more onerous than parole.
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