Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I believe you need an attorney for the hearing with probation. I don't know what area you are in, so I don't know what attorneys in your area would charge. In the 100's that our office had done over the past 20 years, our retainers range from 1500.00 to 2950.00 for all the preperation, all questions and advise, and the appearance at the hearing. I wish you well..........David Wallin

The purpose of the probation meeting is for the probation officer to meet your son and determine his suitability for probation. Leaving the probation officer with the impression that this was a one time thing, and that your son is not a chronic repeat offender who needs to be placed in California Youth Authority is important. The probation officer will want to know about your son, his hobbies, and the strength of his ties to his family, to determine if he has support or more court intervention in his life is necessary.