Legal Question in Criminal Law in District of Columbia
Probation
I am on 2 years supervised probation for simple assault and destruction of property, my question is how can I get off probation paying a lawyer? I've been on probation only 2 months , is it possible to schedule a court date?
Asked on 4/11/09, 10:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Probation
One doesn't get off probation by paying a lawyer either in the District of Columbia or for that matter any other U.S. jurisdiction.
Only the court which sentenced you would have the power and authority to permaturely terminate your period of probation.
Answered on 4/11/09, 11:04 pm