Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Louisiana

Mixed up Charges

My fiance' is in jail for a probation violation, but it is being investigated, If the charges turn out to be false is there anything i can do for the time he has served?


Asked on 12/24/08, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

Re: Mixed up Charges

Not really. Probation is an early release from jail under conditions set by the state. The person on probation is technically still doing jail time, just released on his own recognizance during the probation period. People on probation do not have the same rights as other citizens. They can be sent back to jail for any violation and can be sent there pending investigation of a violation.

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Answered on 12/29/08, 12:15 pm


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