The last time that I met my PO was in his office. I hadn't kept up with the date and so he himself surprised me when he informed me that we were finished. There was no discussion about the Appeals Court or the fine, it just didn't come up. I was fully convinced [at the time] that I was going to win and I think that he was convinced as well.

Discharge from the probation department? I have never received any communication from the probation department, ever. Not then and not since. No post mail, e-mail, or phone calls. The probation department is a black hole. Everything goes in but nothing comes out.