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Parole and Conditional Release

Questions regarding the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed.

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Can a first time offender of a non-violent drug related felony get probation instead of prison in San Bernardino County?

It's possible, especially if it is a high classed misdemeanor or a low classed felony, but, there are no guarantees when it pertains to sentencing. There are lenient judges, equitable judges and judges who will use the law to the maximum in every single case regardless of the surrounding circumstances.

If you just received a suspended sentence for theft and are on probation what do you do when new charges are filed?

Obtain legal counsel as soon as possible. If you cannot afford private counsel request the court to appoint you a public defender at the arraignment. In such a case it is not advisable to use self-representation without being fully informed of your legal rights and the consequences to entering into an agreement with the state or entering a plea to the court.

Note to this: when approached by officer(s) say "I'm more than willing to co-operate but I feel more comfortable with it being arranged through my attorney" Say nothing else until explained to an attorney and let he/she speak on your behalf

violations depend on charges filed

Can an Illinois drug felon on parole own a car?

yesYou can legally own anything (except for a handgun and body armor) as a felon, even if you're still in prison.