Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

S.S.O.S.A

When I was sentenced to the S.S.O.S.A program in 1994, I began treatment. I defaulted due to personality conflicts with the facilitator. My suspended sentence was then revoked and I did 96 months in W.D.O.C., I was released onto Community Placement March 09 2002. My C.C.O. is now telling me that I am required to go to treatment, and if I do not I will be jailed. Now my question is this, wouldn't this be a double jeopardy situation? The W.D.O.C. is telling me that I will be jailed for not doing a treatment program that I was already imprisoned for not completing.


Asked on 4/11/02, 1:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: S.S.O.S.A

In felony cases, a person can receive a sentence of 60 days in jail for each violation of the conditions of supervision up to the maximum penalty.

For example, if the maximum penalty for your crime is 10 years, you can be imprisoned for 120 months. If you have served 96, you can still be sentenced for up to 24 months for violations.

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Answered on 4/11/02, 2:23 pm


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