Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
which sentencing is the final sentencing - probation revocation or judges sentencing? b/c they say 2 different things - one says 10yrs suspended 5 yrs prob and the other says 5yrs suspended and 5 yrs probation
Asked on 8/15/10, 10:09 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
The sentence is ordered by the judge. If someone is placed on probation and then fails to comply, they are revoked and must serve what remains of the sentence if so ordered by the judge.
Answered on 8/25/10, 2:26 pm
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