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?
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?