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  • 11-16-2009, 11:48 AM
    asdfghwy
    Is Early Probation Release Possible
    In November 08 I pleaded no contest to (1) misdemeanor and (1) felony possesion of a firearm. I was given 1 year of probation. In april 2009 I was convicted of a [dry] reckless driving and my probation was extended till May 2010 as is supposed to with felony probation cases. I turn 18 this coming friday and I was wondering if it is possible for me to apply for early release of probation? What steps do I take?


    Some info about me:

    -- Santa Clara County, California
    -- There are no other convictions
    -- Graduated from Leland High here in San Jose
    -- Attending De Anza and have goals set to going to Cal Poly SLO for Civil engineering
    -- Live with both parents and a brother, no problems at home.
    -- I realize the consequences when I turn 18 will be a LOT harsher and I don't want to be in that position again.


    I don't do drugs, and I don't drink, the only problem I have with my probation is the curfew. 10PM on the weekdays and 11pm on the weekends. I feel now that I'm (soon to be) 18 and I goto college, I feel like I have very childish curfews and have suffered long enough. I've definitely learned my lessons and would like to get this all behind me.

    So will it be possible to file?
  • 11-17-2009, 03:16 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Is Early Probation Release Possible
    You can start by talking to your probation officer about the possibility. You have very little remaining probation, so if your probation officer says "no" I question whether it's worth the cost and time involved with trying to get the judge to review the denial - odds are the judge will side with the probation officer, anyway.

    Also, your reason for wanting to get off probation, not liking having a curfew, is not likely to be viewed as even slightly compelling by the court or probation. Got a better reason?
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