Comments on: Quick Dips

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:13:50 +0000

As of late, I’m hearing judges will just impose the active sentence and forego any probation…… this thing could backfire on JRA, and specifically SMCP!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:09:59 +0000

David-in the past some offenders would opt for an active sentence on H and I felonies in order to come away clear of supervision, however anyone charged and convicted after Dec. 1, 2011, of an H and I felony will be under 9 month post-release supervision and still be required to submit to drug testing, warrantless searchs, etc. Also, they will not be able to refuse post-release supervision and just serve the additional 9 months according to the new general statute.

By: David Spence

David Spence — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:59:57 +0000

Jamie-Did it ever occur to anyone drafting this law, attempting to save $ by reducing the jail population, that a good percentage of probationers sentenced on Class H and I felonies, would rather serve their time and come out “clean” than have someone looking over their shoulder, being searched without a warant paying restituion or taking drug tests?

By: Costa Mesa Chiropractor

Costa Mesa Chiropractor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:21:07 +0000

Great post Jamie. I’m not sure how I feel about jail time being delegated to anyone other than a judge. Seems to set bad precedent – a slippery slope possibly. Can you provide a specific example of non-compliance that would result in a “quick dip”?