Forgive my ignorance of US law - I'm British.
A friend of mine has been granted probation and been given $1600 in fines - this I know from the court website. She was previously remanded.
Probation was granted today - does that mean she is released from custody or is it different in the US?
2006-11-16 09:31:42 · 3 answers · asked by puggtiracer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF FOR 365 DAYS;
CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED OF 266 ACTUAL DAYS PLUS 132 DAYS PURSUANT TO 4019 PC FOR A TOTAL OF 398 DAYS
* * * Does this mean anything to anyone? I know what I THINK it means....can anyone confirm? * * *
2006-11-16 09:40:48 · update #1
She would be released from custody, for as long as she complied with the terms of probation.
2006-11-16 09:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend should be released from custody once she has been processed out of jail. She will have to abide by all of the terms of her probation during her probationary period, including payment of probation fees, court costs and fines. Failure to abide by the sentencing order and/or order of probation may lead to a Violation of Probation charge or Contempt of Court, which will likely lead to additional fines and/or jail time.
2006-11-16 09:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. You can be ordered to pay fines, receive jail time, and also have probation. It depends on the offense, and the judge.
2006-11-16 09:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋