Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Probation violation

My boyfriend got arrest and sent for the weekend to jail for what we think is a violation of probation. From what I know this would be his second time. I know he was on probation for something that happend when he was 16 and was supposed to be on it for 4 years, 2 in good behavior. I know he was almost done with his 2 in good behavior (what they said) and thought he was complete? Could he spend time in jail and is there any other options like house arrest or anything like that?


Asked on 4/27/08, 3:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Probation violation

He should have had a lawyer and you should consult with him. However it sounds weird. Probation does not have time off for good behavior the way jails do. A person can be released from probation early but that is not a right.

Further usually probation is for 3 or 5 years not 4.

Contact a lawyer for more information.

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Answered on 4/27/08, 10:01 pm


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