Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

prison credit time

If a person is in prison and serving time can the state and county put the person on probation for the credit time they are receiving in prison?


Asked on 11/08/07, 2:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: prison credit time

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If the person is already in prison, it is highly unlikely that he or she will now be placed on probation.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/09/07, 11:32 pm
Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Re: prison credit time

Sentences would usually run concurrent, but they may give you credit for time served.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 11:31 am


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