How Does The Judge Lift A Probation Hold On A New Crime?
How does a judge lift a probation hold after a new arrest? The seriousness of the underlying case drives it, explains Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa—the graver the charge, the likelier a judge keeps someone in custody. In some counties, judges decide alone, without prosecutor input, which he finds disadvantageous. You typically get only one shot to persuade that judge.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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How does a judge lift a probation hold?
The seriousness of the underlying case drives it—the graver the charge, the likelier a judge keeps someone in custody, and you typically get only one shot to persuade that judge.
Why does the DA leaving it to the judge hurt?
In some counties judges decide alone, without prosecutor input, which he finds disadvantageous for the defense.
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