Do Prior Convictions Diminish Your Chances For Probation?
Do prior convictions hurt your shot at probation? Yes, explains Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa—probation supervision takes a keener interest in anyone with a criminal past. The clearest example is someone still on parole: the parole officer becomes involved from the start, monitors the new case, coordinates with probation, and may advise prosecutors on what outcome they consider appropriate.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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— why prior convictions draw closer probation supervision
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Do prior convictions hurt your shot at probation?
Yes—probation supervision takes a keener interest in anyone with a criminal past. Someone still on parole is the clearest example: the parole officer gets involved from the start, monitors the new case, and may advise prosecutors on the outcome.
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