Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Probation Modification
If you had a public defender on your case, and you already signed a deal, is it possible to hire a private attorney and request a probation modification on terms of probation?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Probation Modification
Any case can be reopened to modify aspects to
apply more appropriately to any case. The psychological barrier is the idea of judicial finality.
Judges are not pleased to see old cases come back
when they are overwhelmed by new cases. However,
depending on the particular aspect you need modified
and the reasons it was not addressed appropriately
in the first place, it may be a fairly easy task.
Feel free to send me via email more specific information
concerning the matter and I could advise more
specifically. I have no idea where in California
you are located but could perhaps find local counsel for
you.
Good Luck
Re: Probation Modification
You need to file for a probation modification order
with the court. What I usually do is charge between
$500 and $1000, depending on the complexity of the case
and the location of the court. It is usually a simple
and quick process, assuming the modifications you want
are reasonable.