Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
A relative of mine was recently convicted of a felony charge in federal court. He also continues to be on probation with the state of MN. He is now facing a probation violation by the state of MN due to the conviction in federal court. My questions: can he be held accountable for legal consequences by both state and federal authorities at the same time? Or, would he need to satisfy one or the other, first? Thanks!
3 Answers from Attorneys
Federal probation and supervised release are supervised by United States Probation and Pretrial Services System. The federal court website has helpful online information. Generally, local county court services handle state court probation matters. The issues your relative is facing would need to be known in full. Your relative should secure an attorney for assistance with the state issue. She/he may contact me. Tricia Dwyer Esq at 612-296-9666, Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC, Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, Minnesota Probation Violation Attorney, http://dwyerlawfirm.net
Yes. You can face consequences in both systems for offenses committed. The person facing the probation violations must hire experienced counsel. For a FREE consultation call 612-240-8005.
The question as stated is not entirely clear to me. If you asking whether he or she could serve time "concurrently" it is possible, but up to the judge. Normally the sentences are going to be separate in every way. A new conviction can be (and often is) a violation of a condition of existing probation on a previous case.
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