Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

jail alternative programs

i was recently sentenced 6months jail time.the jude had stated that ''all programs available'' except house arrest.i tried to enroll in drp,wwp,ect.but i was told that i have to turn myself in fist.can i go back to court to appeal?if i do,what would the risks be?this is my first time getting in trouble w/the law,and i wouldnt have accepted the deal if i would have known that i would only be able to apply for programs once im in jail.


Asked on 3/06/06, 8:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: jail alternative programs

The proper procedure would be to file a motion to modify probation, not an appeal. However, if the county jail procedure is that you have report for jail before you can apply for a program is the procedure it is unlikely that the court will order that the procedure is changed. Check with your attorney regarding the local procedure.

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Answered on 3/06/06, 11:09 pm


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