Former Prosecutor…Now a Premier Criminal Attorney in San Diego
Parole in San Diego, California Criminal Cases
Parole is granted when a convicted person has more or less served out his or her sentence. If the prisoner meets certain criteria, a parole board will vote for release subject to supervision by a parole officer. The prisoner may have an attorney at the parole hearing and at any hearing regarding whether he or she has broken parole. Our experienced San Diego criminal defense lawyers are ready to defend you in your parole case.
As long as the parolee follows the rules, it is considered that he or she has served the sentence when the parole is complete. If he or she breaks parole, the rest of the sentence is served back in prison. If you or a loved one is facing parole issues, contact our probation and parole attorney in San Diego today at (619) 231-1830 for a free consultation.
Probation as Conditional or Suspended Sentencing in California Criminal Cases
Probation also takes place after conviction, but before the sentence is served. The sentence has been decided, but the judge “holds back” on imposing it in order to give a young or first-time offender a second chance. If the person on probation is found at a hearing to have failed to follow the court’s orders or disobeys the probation officer, the sentence will be imposed and the person will go to prison. The probationer may have a lawyer at this hearing. If he or she obeys all terms of the probation, he or she will never serve the sentence at all. You can review the federal guidance for the U.S. Courts Probation and Pretrial Services.
Contact Our San Diego Probation Attorneys Today
Contact our experienced probation and parole attorneys today for a free consultation. Our law office speaks Spanish and English. Call today if you are facing criminal charges (619) 231-1830.