Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

what is "sentence suspension time" vs one's sentence? Ex: Sentence of 60 days, Sentence Suspension Time: 60 days. Also, what is supervised probabtion?


Asked on 7/22/11, 7:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

60 days = suspension time of sentence in example offered.

The sentence would be 60 days in jail.

Supervised probation as part of a sentencing order of a court

means that the defendant is required to report periodically to

a probation officer of the Virginia Department of Probation and

Parole who is charged with monitoring his or her probation

to ensure full compliance with the terms of this probation until its term has been completed, expired, or otherwise terminated.

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Answered on 7/22/11, 7:52 am


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