Crime Type & Probation: What You Need To Know
Does the chance of probation depend on the crime? Generally yes, says Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa, though few crimes rule it out. He points to Deferred Entry of Judgment for less serious cases: the case sits six to eighteen months and is dismissed if the defendant stays out of trouble—putting the outcome largely in the defendant's own hands.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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Does probation depend on the crime?
Generally yes, though few crimes rule it out—Deferred Entry of Judgment is available for less serious cases.
How does a held plea work?
The case sits six to eighteen months and is dismissed if the defendant stays out of trouble, sharpening what probation is meant to do by putting the outcome in the defendant's hands.
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