Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Criminal Law
I was convicted 2 years ago under PC 245(a) - assault w/deadly weapon. I am now scheduled to appear on March 14th to show completion of all of the community service. All other oblications, (fine, etc.) are complete, however I will be able to show completion of 296 out of 300 hours. The judge told me that there will be no further continuances and promised to lock me up if it wasn't complete. Am I facing a probation violation with a harsh penalty, or is a judge (Leland Harris of Van Nuys) likely to say that I've substantially complied?

Asked on 2/20/07, 8:53 pm

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Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

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Thank you for your question, and for the opportunity to both help and advise you further.

Unfortunately, you have a tough judge in your case - one that typically doesn't allow continuances, as you've noted.

Your best option here is to get as much of the community service done as possible, and then appear BEFORE your March 14th date in the Criminal Clerk's office, and ask to see the duty judge for a continuance. Whatever judge is hearing walk up cases that day may grant you a continuance, note your progress to date, and then vacate the March 14th date, and set a new date for you to complete your community service.

I hope this helps, but if you have additional information, have other questions, or would like legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. It's my pleasure to help you in any way that I can, and thanks again.

Answered on 2/23/07, 4:51 pm

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