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No. If they weren't convicted of something there would not be any need for them to be on probation. If someone is on probation it means that they are serving an alternative to incarceration..
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∙ 10y agoYes I'm afraid you can violate a probation you don't have
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What is someone on probation called?
It means that person has been convicted of a crime, and in lieu of incarceration, the person has been granted conditional release.
What is a probated sentence?
It is a sentence on which the convicted person is serving on probation.
Is probation considered a conviction?
Probation itself is not a conviction, however if you are on probation it's because you have been convicted of a crime, and have been given probation in lieu of a jail sentence.
Is violation of probation serious enough for the person to be extradited?
Yes, the person has been duly convicted and sentenced for a crime. A person leaving the state where probation was imposed without proper authorization is considered a fugitive from justice and is subject to extradition procedure.
What happen to a convicted felon on probation if someone presses charges against them for harassment?
That person could be arrested for violation of probation and have their probation revoked which ends up with the person going to jail. You may also have a new set of probation terms given to you.
Is a person considered a convicted felon if there was adjudication withheld and only served a probation period?
No, I was offered this type of Probation in TX, the Judge told me that if I completed my probation that there would be no record of conviction.
When does DUI probation start?
DUI probation typically starts once a person is convicted of a DUI offense. The start date can vary depending on the specific terms of the probation, but it often begins after sentencing and any required jail time or treatment programs have been completed. It's important to check with the court or your probation officer for the exact start date of your DUI probation.
Is being arrested for a felony pled nolo paid restitution and probation but no jail sentence. the same as convicted of a felony When jobs ask have you been convicted of a felony do I check Yes?
Yes, you have been convicted. Your plea of Nolo Contendre meant that you acknowledged that the state had enough evidence to convict you. PROBATION IS A SENTENCE! Your probation WAS a sentence for the guilty plea. A record of both your arrest and the court disposition does exist.
What does it mean when a court terminates probation?
That person that was on probation has been granted early termination (got off of probation early). Now if it said probation revoked then that means that the person violated probation and has been sent back to jail or prison
Is being charged with a felony is tha same is being convicted even tho i got off on probation?
Yes, you were convicted. Probation IS a sentence. Probation is in lieu of (instead of) incarceration.
If you pled guilty to a misdemeanor and received summary probation does that mean you were convicted of a crime?
Yes, entering a guilty plea is the same as being convicted of the crime that the person was charged with.
I Got Supervision in Illinois for dui. How do you answer have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a criminal offense?
You would answer, "Yes." Supervision is your punishment, or sentence, for having been convicted. If you were not convicted, there would be no punishment at all. Your punishment could have taken the form of unsupervised probation, supervised probation, incarceration, restrictions, or fines or any combination the judge chooses.
